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!
We shared that RT Specialty has been named a 5-Star Wholesale Broker by Insurance Business America for the ninth year in a row! The award is based on a survey of retail producers nationwide to determine the best businesses in the wholesale distribution channel. Read the winner's profile here.
Ryan Specialty announced that Steve Keogh will be joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2025. Read the press release here.
Congratulations to Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' Giselle Huza, CPCU, ARe, ARM on being named one of RISE Professionals' 35 Under 35, which celebrates rising stars who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to their companies, communities and the insurance sector as a whole. View the list here. 
Ryan Specialty announced that it is launching a new practice group with a centralized focus on specialty, class-specific package business on both an admitted and non-admitted basis within Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. The new practice group will be named Ryan Specialty National Programs and led by Shawn Yingling as Chief Executive Officer. Read the press release.
Congratulations to Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld, Co-President of RT Specialty & CEO of RT National Property, on being named on Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2025 list, which honors the trailblazing women who have become leaders for our industry. Read the article here.
Ryan Specialty announced the appointment effective immediately of Matthew Havey to President of its alternative risk underwriting business, Ryan Alternative Risk. Read the press release here.
Katie Davies, President & CEO of JEM Underwriting Managers and CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters, had the honor of speaking on “The State of the (Re)Insurance Market” panel at the Annual Women’s Leadership Event hosted by APIW, Inc. and NYCAIW.
A workers’ compensation experience modification factor (E-Mod) is a direct reflection of an insured's safety performance and claims history. Understanding its impact is important in helping guide clients towards smarter risk management decisions. Check out RT Specialty's quick Q&A, "E-Mods: Beyond the Basics" here.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined the WISE (Women in Specialty and Excess) Connections Reception at the WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Underwriting Summit in Phoenix and a special thanks to RT Specialty's Leah Ohodnicki for helping create more opportunities to unite and empower women in E&S insurance! RT Specialty was proud to cohost the event.
Congratulations to the Ryan Specialty University Class of Winter 2025! 50 students gave their capstone presentations in Dallas, concluding a six-week training program and launching their careers in specialty insurance. Well done, everyone!
Listen to RT Specialty's Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld reflect on her career, provide industry insights and share some excellent music recommendations on a fun new podcast, Insurance at 78 RPMs, from DUAL North America at this link.
RT Specialty Pro Exec released a new edition of The Scoop, featuring stories on directors and officers insurance, cyber liability, employment practices liability, artificial intelligence and more. Read The Scoop.
