After another busy month at Ryan Specialty, we have put together a collection of the most popular news, events, interviews and other stories from across our firm. Catch up with us by taking a look at the posts below!
RT Specialty announced the leadership team appointments of Seth Johnson, Jonathan Reiner, Hugh Mooney, Ryan Grimes, Leah Ohodnicki, Marya Propis and Tim Lomas. These leadership positions are effective October 1st, 2024, and demonstrate the depth of talent at RT Specialty while positioning the firm for continued advancement and success. Read the press release.
Ryan Specialty announced it completed the acquisition of the property and casualty MGUs owned by Ethos Specialty Insurance, LLC, which will now become a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Read the press release.
Ryan Specialty announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the European managing general agent Geo Underwriting Europe BV. Geo Europe is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with operations in Germany, and will join Ryan Financial Lines. Read the press release.
Ryan Specialty announced it completed the acquisition of US Assure. Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, US Assure is a leading program specializing in builder’s risk insurance and will become a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Read the press release.
Ryan Specialty announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Greenhill Underwriting Insurance Services. Greenhill is a technology-enabled managing general underwriter focused on the allied health industry and will become a part of Sapphire Blue. Read the press release.
Congratulations to RT Specialty on being named Wholesale Broker of the Year again at the Insurance Insider US Honors 2024 in New York this month!
We shared that the Ryan Specialty Internship Program has been named as one of RISE Professionals' Elite 50 Internships and was specifically highlighted for providing outstanding industry exposure. Congratulations! Read the article.
Congratulations to Ryan Specialty National Programs, who was named a 5-Star Program Administrator by Insurance Business America, recognizing them for their specialty expertise in distinct and complex niches underserved in today’s insurance marketplace. Visit their award page here.
RT Specialty released a new edition of their US Property Insurance Review! Read their deep dive into the current property insurance marketplace, with updates on severe convective storms, wildfires and hurricane season, here.
Ryan Specialty announced that Mike Albian is joining Ryan Alternative Risk as President, Group Captives, where he will work on further developing a full-service consulting and captive management practice. Read the press release.
Ryan Specialty announced that London-based underwriter Tom Daniels is joining LifeScienceRisk as Managing Director, LifeScienceRisk International. Read the press release.
RT Specialty announced that its proprietary digital platform, RT Connector, is expanding its cyber offering by adding another carrier, Converge Insurance, a wholesale-only market. Retail insurance agents and brokers can easily quote, bind and issue small cyber policies within minutes through RT Connector!
RT Specialty CEO & President, National Property, and Chair of the WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Board of Directors Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld participated in AM Best's Webinar "Inside Today's Surplus Lines Market," sponsored by the WSIA Education Foundation. Watch the recording here.
In preparation for the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) 2024 Western Conference starting on October 15th in Phoenix, RT Specialty's Doug Hathaway and Cheryl Vacek sat down with MCIEF's John Love and talked about the importance of continuing education in the transportation insurance industry.. Watch the video.
RT Specialty and Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers both had meeting rooms at this year's WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace in San Diego. Thank you to everyone to stopped by and said hello!
Ryan Specialty and RT Specialty were thrilled to sponsor the Dive In Festival as Dive In celebrated its tenth year! In Chicago, we participated in an outstanding talk with Xavier Ramey, CEO and Founder of Justice Informed, titled "The Courage to Lead: Future Proofing DEI in Insurance." Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and tuned in from around the world!
Ryan Specialty and RT Specialty were proud to sponsor the NAAIA (National African American Insurance Association) Boston TopGolf event earlier this month. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us!
Ryan Specialty had the pleasure of playing in the 2024 Vitesse PSP Limited Football Fives Charity Tournament in Shoreditch in London, benefiting St Giles, which provides key services and support for the UK's most vulnerable populations. Thank you so much to everyone who participated!
RT Specialty's Patrick Carroll, Julia Vogel and Tom Berry had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Iowa Motor Truck Association Conference in Cedar Rapids. Thank you to everyone who came out and met with us!
