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April 2025 Buzz


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!

APRIL 2025 BUZZ

Ryan Specialty announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of USQRisk Holdings, LLC. USQ will become a part of the alternative risk business within Ryan Specialty. Read the press release here.

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RT Specialty
introduced the Ryan Specialty Public Entity Casualty Program (“RSPE”). This initiative aims to tackle the ongoing challenges encountered by public entities by offering innovative insurance solutions that merge exceptional expertise with adaptable coverage options. Read the press release here.

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Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers announced the formation of a new MGU, L3 Underwriting Managers, led by Nicholas Champness. L3 specializes in worldwide corporate property (re)insurance across a variety of occupancies, and insurance agents and brokers can see their product lines, coverage options, target classes and contact information in the overview here.

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Ryan Specialty and RT Specialty proudly sponsored the United Insurance Networks’ groundbreaking event, Unifying Voices: Empowering Diversity in Insurance. We were honored to unite with passionate colleagues who aim to keep diversity, equality and inclusion moving forward in the Insurance industry.

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RT Specialty ProExec has released a new U.S. Professional & Executive Liability Insurance Market Report for April, featuring deep dives into cyber, EPL, MPL, private and public D&O, financial institutions and more. Read the report here

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Ryan Specialty announced, effective June 30th, 2025, the appointment of Chris Kelleher to President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' hotel and resort industry-focused managing general underwriter. Read the press release here.

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Read the 2025 RT Binding Authority Market Update, which explores developments in the property, casualty and E&S marketplaces and how technology will continue to shape the industry going forward. Read the update here.

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“Our stories deserve to be told too.” Read about the importance of Lesbian Visibility Week in RT Specialty Director of Brokerage Solutions Stephanie Vukotic, MBA’s interview with Link: LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. read the article here.  

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Congratulations to RT Specialty's Matthew Skillen
on being one of Business Insurance's 2025 Break Out Award winners, recognizing him as part of the next generation of insurance industry leaders! Read the article here.

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Ryan Specialty Benefits and RT Specialty celebrated the recent Korean American Insurance & Financial Professional Association (KAIFPA) 40th Anniversary & Installation Gala in Los Angeles, where Ryan Specialty Benefits was a premier sponsor.

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Ryan Financial Lines' David Gonzalez had the opportunity to talk with students at Miami Dade College, discussing insurance career paths and opportunities in the reinsurance market. Thank you to all the students and fellow speakers who took part in the conversation!

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Read a fun, new Q&A with Ryan Specialty Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer and Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Michael Blackshear in Leader's Edge Magazine! Read the article here.

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Thank you to everyone who met with the RT Specialty Transportation and Ryan Specialty Transportation Underwriting Managers teams at the 2025 Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) Annual Conference in Orlando! RT Specialty was proud to be a platinum sponsor.

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