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!
Congratulations to Ryan Specialty CEO Tim Turner on being listed on Insurance Business America's 2026 Global 100, celebrating insurance leaders from around the world who have had a significant, measurable impact on both their firms and the industry as a whole. Read the article here.
We shared that RT Specialty has been named a 5-Star Wholesale Broker by Insurance Business America for the tenth year in a row! This recognition is based on a survey of retail producers nationwide to determine the best businesses in the wholesale distribution channel. View the details here. 
USQRisk, part of Ryan Alternative Risk, announced that John Levy has joined its team as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance. John joins USQRisk with over 30 years of (re)insurance industry experience, including actuarial, underwriting and brokering for domestic and international placements. Read the press release here.
We announced that RT Specialty is opening a new office at 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 601 in Grand Rapids, MI. Reach out to office president Bill Wardius to get in touch!
RT Specialty's Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld delivered the keynote address at the WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Executive Leadership Summit in Arlington, VA, speaking to senior-level E&S professionals on strategy and leadership in today's rapidly evolving industry.
Thank you to Insurance Insider US for a great conference in New York! It was a pleasure hearing from leaders from across the industry, including Ryan Specialty CEO Tim Turner and Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers CEO Miles Wuller.
RT Specialty ProExec released a deep dive from James Mula into the conflict with Iran and its effect on cyber insurance policies, including a checklist for insurance brokers making cyber placements. Read the article here.
We shared that Ryan Specialty has been named a finalist in PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries 2026 for Excellence in Marketing/PR for the launch of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers. Congratulations to Clach Casualty and the Ryan Specialty Corporate Marketing team! View the list here.
RT Specialty was announced as a finalist for Cyber Wholesale Broking Team of the Year at the Zywave Cyber Risk Awards in New York in June. View the list here.
Congratulations to Ryan Specialty Vice President of Culture & Inclusion Carlos Herrera on being named a finalist for RISE Professionals' LEAD Award, which celebrates those leading the way to a more diverse and inclusive insurance industry. View the list of finalists here.
RT Specialty had a wonderful time at the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) Annual Conference ! A big congratulations to RT Specialty's Dennis Beecher, who received the prestigious Thomas Ruke Fellow award, recognizing him as one of the premier educators in transportation insurance.
When litigation is involved, a single workers' comp claim can evolve into a million-dollar problem and exhaust standard employers liability limits faster than expected. RT Specialty Workers' Compensation team's new Q&A explores when excess employers liability should be considered. Read the Q&A here.
Ryan Specialty was proud to host UiN - UNITED iNSURANCE NETWORKS, bringing together the Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN), Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW), Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies (LAAIA), Link USA: LGBTQ+ Insurance Network and National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) for an outstanding day of panels and discussions on building a more inclusive industry.
We had a fantastic day at the Ryan Specialty Women’s Golf Academy at Burhill Golf Club! Launched in Q1 2026 and running over the next three months, Ryan Specialty’s industry-leading programme is led by fully qualified PGA professionals and is designed to ensure the participants are “golf day ready.” This initiative is about far more than learning the game. It’s designed to build confidence and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be part of the important networking conversations and connections that matter.
As part of the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference, we celebrated the winners of the Patrick G. Ryan Awards, recognizing brokers that lead by example and embody the values of Ryan Specialty. Congratulations to Luke Fleming & Allison Reagan, Greyson Richardson, Lora Robbins & Dan Palmer, Chris Connacher, Sean Johnson, Reid Coningsby, & Glenn Petersen, Ian Bell, Joshua Cantrell, Jeffrey White & Paul J. Pelt, Jr. and Jason Murrey! Congratulations to John O'Marra, Matthew Lotfey and Beau Hume, with Ryan Alternative Risk and ILS, for winning RT Program Facility of the Year for TRIAD at the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference, recognizing a well-executed program that met unique needs in the marketplace. 
Congratulations to John O'Marra, Matthew Lotfey and Beau Hume, with Ryan Alternative Risk and ILS, for winning RT Program Facility of the Year for TRIAD at the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference, recognizing a well-executed program that met unique needs in the marketplace.
Here are the Business Unit Broker of the Year award winners from the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference! Congratulations to Shannon Stefanski for Casualty Broker of the Year, Erik Davis & Chad Hall for Construction, Jonathan Reiner & Patrick Richmond for Professional Liability, Matthew Young & Brendan Newland for Property, David Buchanan for Transportation, JR Sperry & Sam R. Louis CIC for Workers' Compensation and Clint Lynn & Ryan K. for Binding Authority. 
As part of our celebration of the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference, we're honoring the winners of the Presidents' Award, recognized for their consistent performance and contributions to the firm and industry. Congratulations to Brian Davidian & Matt Nguyen, Vincent Gatto, John O'Marra, Matthew Berliner & Andrew Grieco, Gregg Miller & Charles Sturm, Thomas Mullins and Jason Lentz!
At the 2026 RT Specialty Broker Conference, we celebrated two outstanding offices, Chicago and Las Vegas, for exceeding their goals while aligning with firm strategy and demonstrating collaborative, values-driven cultures. Congratulations to all the Broker Conference Awards winners—we can't wait to do it again next year!
Ryan Specialty was proud to hold at a cocktail party at our London office to bring together female professionals from across the industry. Co-hosted with RPC, it was an opportunity to connect with and celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of insurance.
President of Ryan Specialty Latent Defects, Peter Wallace, was a part of The Latent Defect Insurance Masterclass live hosted by Insure TV.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the RT Specialty Houston Carrier Appreciation Event. We had a great time, and we can't wait to do it again soon!
