--- title: September 2025 Buzz description: A collection of this month's most popular news, events, interviews and other stories from across Ryan Specialty. image: https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/Buzz%20Monthly%20News%20Recap%20Blog%20Pix/BuzzBlog_Sept2025_2000x1000.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-buzz#main-content) Search search cancel-thin [![Ryan Specialty](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/Ryan%20Specialty%20-%202022%20Logos/RyanSpecialty_RGB.svg "Ryan Specialty")](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/) cancel-thin - [Who We Are](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/) Show submenu for Who We Are - [Our Services](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#companies) - [Ryan Specialty History](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#history) - [Chairman's Letter](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#chairman) - [Leadership](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#leadership) - [Our Approach](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/) Show submenu for Our Approach - [Our Values](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/#approach) - [Our Difference](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/#difference) - [What We Offer](https://ryansg.com/what-we-offer/) Show submenu for What We Offer - [Wholesale Brokerage](https://ryansg.com/company/rt/) - [Binding Authority](https://ryansg.com/company/binding/) - [Underwriting Management](https://ryansg.com/underwriting-management/) - [News](https://ryansg.com/news/) Show submenu for News - [News & Press Releases](https://ryansg.com/news/) - [Ryan Specialty Blog](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/) - [Careers](https://ryansg.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://ryansg.com/contact/) - [Investors](https://ir.ryansg.com/) Ryan Specialty # September 2025 Buzz 09.30.2025 ![](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz%20Monthly%20News%20Recap%20Blog%20Pix/BuzzBlog_Sept2025_2000x1000.jpg?width=604&height=348&name=BuzzBlog_Sept2025_2000x1000.jpg) Share [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-buzz&textSeptember%202025%20Buzz) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-buzz) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-buzz&title=September%202025%20Buzz) [Mail to](mailto:?subject=September%202025%20Buzz&body=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-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! SEPTEMBER 2025 BUZZ We announced that Ryan Specialty's acquisition of Velocity Risk was named M&A Transaction of the Year and Ryan Specialty CEO Tim Turner accepted the award for Broking CEO of the Year at the Insurance Insider US Honors 2025 in New York. Congratulations! ![US Honors 2025 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/US%20Honors%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=US%20Honors%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) We shared that Ryan Specialty's acquisition of Castel Underwriting Agencies was named M&A Transaction of the Year at the Insurance Insider Honours 2025 in London! ![UK Honours Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UK%20Honours%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=UK%20Honours%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Ryan Specialty announced the formation of a new collateralized reinsurance vehicle, Ryan Alternative Capital Re, Ltd., that will deliver additional capacity to Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' portfolio of syndicated delegated authority P&C insurance business. This flagship sidecar will provide reinsurance capital on a risk-attaching basis over a multi-year period to further support the potential growth of RSUM’s delegated platform. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-launches-new-collateralized-reinsurance-vehicle-to-support-its-delegated-underwriting/). [![RAC Re Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RAC%20Re%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=RAC%20Re%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-launches-new-collateralized-reinsurance-vehicle-to-support-its-delegated-underwriting/) Ryan Specialty announced the formation of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers a new managing general underwriter focused on providing casualty insurance solutions for complex construction and habitational real estate risks. Clach Casualty is a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers and its business is exclusively distributed through U.S. wholesale brokers. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-launches-clach-casualty-underwriting-managers/). [![Clach Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Clach%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Clach%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-launches-clach-casualty-underwriting-managers/)   Ryan Specialty announced that Michael G. Bungert, distinguished (re)insurance veteran, has been appointed to its Board of Directors and serves as a member of its Compensation and Governance Committee, effective September 3, 2025. Read the press release [here](https://ir.ryanspecialty.com/ir-news-events/press-releases/detail/109/ryan-specialty-appoints-michael-g-bungert-distinguished). ![Bungert Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bungert%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Bungert%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) RT Specialty announced the refreshed and enhanced RT Connector, the cutting-edge digital experience and marketplace that streamlines specialty insurance marketing and placement for retail agents and brokers. RT Connector offers real-time, bindable quotes and instant policy issuance across 25+ carriers and 8 lines of business, with smart document upload features, integrated digital signatures, robust API capabilities, enhanced UI/UX, direct access to RT Specialty’s top trading partners and more. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/rt-specialty-refreshes-and-enhances-digital-solutions-within-rt-connector/). ![RT Connector Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RT%20Connector%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=RT%20Connector%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) We are proud to share that the Ryan Specialty Risk Management & Insurance Internship has been named one of The Elite 50 Internships by RISE Professionals for the second year in a row! Ryan Specialty's internship was also named "Most Dynamic Rotational Program," giving interns a wide range of experiences for a more complete picture of both the firm and the industry. Read the full list [here.](https://riseprofessionals.com/elite-50-internships/) ![Elite 50 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elite%2050%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Elite%2050%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers CEO Miles Wuller discussed the launch of Ryan Alternative Capital Re (RAC Re) with The Insurer, exploring the many opportunities alternative capital provides for RSUM's large and diverse portfolio of delegated authority business. Read the interview [here](https://www.theinsurer.com/ti/reinsurancemonth/ryan-specialty-claims-industry-first-with-900-million-sidecar-rac-re-2025-09-09/). [![Wuller RAC Re Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wuller%20RAC%20Re%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Wuller%20RAC%20Re%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://www.theinsurer.com/ti/reinsurancemonth/ryan-specialty-claims-industry-first-with-900-million-sidecar-rac-re-2025-09-09/)   Listen to RT Specialty's Leah Ohodnicki speak on The Institutes CPCU Society's In the Know podcast about her insurance career, the role of distribution in the wholesale insurance marketplace and her advice to anyone considering joining the industry. Listen to the podcast [here](https://cpcusociety.libsyn.com/removing-friction-for-growth-in-wholesale-specialty-with-leah-ohodnicki). ![In The Know Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/In%20The%20Know%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=In%20The%20Know%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) RT Specialty's Chad Hall sat down with Alex J. of The AdvoCator Podcast to discuss his path to wholesale insurance broking and what it takes to build successful business relationships. Listen to the podcast [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIjwn-IBiU&feature=youtu.be). [![Hall Podcast Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hall%20Podcast%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Hall%20Podcast%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIjwn-IBiU&feature=youtu.be) RT Specialty released a new edition of their US Property Insurance Review, featuring a market update and closer looks at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, severe convective storms, wildfires, floods and builder's risk. Read the review [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-us-property-insurance-review). [![Property Review Sept 2025 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%20Review%20Sept%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Property%20Review%20Sept%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2025-us-property-insurance-review) Ryan Specialty announced that JJ Gorman will be joining Ryan Re Underwriting Managers on October 1, 2025. JJ will serve as Head of Facultative and Facilities and will initially focus on casualty facultative business as the result of the Markel renewal rights reinsurance flow of business. Read the press release [here.](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/jj-gorman-renowned-facultative-reinsurance-leader-to-join-ryan-re-underwriting-managers/) [![Gorman Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gorman%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Gorman%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/jj-gorman-renowned-facultative-reinsurance-leader-to-join-ryan-re-underwriting-managers/)   Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Ryan Specialty / RT Specialty meeting space and the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers hospitality room at the WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Annual Marketplace in San Diego! ![WSIA 2025 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WSIA%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=WSIA%202025%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)   RT Connector sponsored Zywave's Digital Distribution Insights Conference in New York, which featured the "View from the Top" panel with RT Specialty EVP, Retail Distribution Mayra Propis and "Constructing a Digital Journey" with RT Connector Chief Underwriting Officer Will Jacob. ![Digital Distribution Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Digital%20Distribution%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Digital%20Distribution%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Ryan Specialty's employee resource group dedicated to empowering women, WOW!, spotlighted RT Specialty's all-women workers’ compensation team. These six women, Stephanie Guffey, Julia Vogel, Chelsea Schuster, Kati Vickery, Candice Elberfeld and Bridget Hicks-Heflin, show how grit, trust and shared purpose drive results in wholesale insurance. Read the article [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/6-women-who-mean-business-and-write-it-too). [![WOW Workers Comp Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WOW%20Workers%20Comp%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=WOW%20Workers%20Comp%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/6-women-who-mean-business-and-write-it-too) Thank you to everyone who joined us for "Policies and Pints" in Pittsburgh, bringing together the RT Specialty Pittsburgh, RT Small Fleet Transportation, RT Connector, RT Environmental & Construction Professional and RT Workers' Compensation teams! ![Policies and Pints Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Policies%20and%20Pints%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=338&name=Policies%20and%20Pints%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Read RT Specialty ProExec's new edition of The Scoop, taking a look back at last month's biggest stories in cyber insurance, employment practices liability, artificial intelligence, errors and omissions, directors and officers, litigation funding and more. Read the latest edition [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-august-2025). 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