--- title: September 2026 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_September2026_2000x1000.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2026-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 2026 Buzz 09.30.2026 ![](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz%20Monthly%20News%20Recap%20Blog%20Pix/BuzzBlog_September2026_2000x1000.jpg?width=604&height=348&name=BuzzBlog_September2026_2000x1000.jpg) Share [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2026-buzz&textSeptember%202026%20Buzz) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2026-buzz) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2026-buzz&title=September%202026%20Buzz) [Mail to](mailto:?subject=September%202026%20Buzz&body=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/september-2026-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 2026 BUZZ We shared that Ryan Specialty was ranked the largest delegated underwriter by Business Insurance, handling over $15.4 billion in premium in 2025 across Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers and RT Binding Authority. Through continuous innovation and investment, we've built a vast, diversified platform which offers an unmatched portfolio of specialty insurance products. Read Business Insurance's full Excess & Surplus Lines Report [here](https://www.businessinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BI_0826.pdf).  [![Largest Delegated Underwriter Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Largest%20Delegated%20Underwriter%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Largest%20Delegated%20Underwriter%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://www.businessinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BI_0826.pdf)  JEM Underwriting Managers, a Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers MGU specializing in CAT-exposed and complex commercial property risk, launched their new website! Visit and explore JEM's bespoke insurance solution [here](https://jemunderwriting.com/). [![JEM Website Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JEM%20Website%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=JEM%20Website%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://jemunderwriting.com/)  Congratulations to RT Specialty's Marya Propis, who was honored in New York at the Spencer Educational Foundation Funding Their Future Gala!  Marya previously served as Spencer's board chair and has dedicated her life to the education and professional development of early talent in risk management and insurance. We are tremendously proud of Marya; the insurance industry is lucky to have her!  ![Propis Spencer Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Propis%20Spencer%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Propis%20Spencer%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)  Ryan Specialty announced the appointment of Dave Przesiek to President & CEO of Ryan Specialty Benefits effective immediately. Dave has been in the health and benefits industry for over 30 years and joined Ryan Specialty Benefits nearly three years ago. Dave has been integral in creating and developing RSB’s strategy to bring industry-leading benefits solutions to the market. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-announces-industry-veteran-dave-przesiek-president-ceo-of-ryan-specialty-benefits/).  [![Przesiek Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Przesiek%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Przesiek%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-announces-industry-veteran-dave-przesiek-president-ceo-of-ryan-specialty-benefits/)    RT Specialty had the pleasure of attending Zywave's Horizon Digital Distribution Conference in New York, featuring a panel with RT Connector's Will Jacob on how to meet insurance distributors where they are to truly streamline the placement process. ![Horizon 2026 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizon%202026%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Horizon%202026%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)  RT Specialty ProExec shared their latest Healthcare Liability State of the Market Report, providing a deep dive into the evolving risk landscape across human services, senior care and medical spas. Drawing on their team's specialized expertise and deep experience in the healthcare liability space, this report unpacks the trends reshaping these sectors and offers valuable perspective for retail insurance agents navigating this complex and fast-changing market. Thank you to Fred Bautista, Matt Fahey, CIC, Jim McCarthy, Tanner Schultz, CPCU, ARM, Eric Sawyer, Charles Sturm, Pilar Summerville and Tyler Thorson for sharing your insights! Read the report [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/healthcare-liability-state-of-the-market-report). [![ProExec Healthcare Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProExec%20Healthcare%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=ProExec%20Healthcare%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/healthcare-liability-state-of-the-market-report) Congratulations to RT ProExec's Jonathan Reiner on being named the recipient of the FETA (Federation of EthnicGreek Trade Associations) Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his exemplary career and his dedication and service to his community. Jon will be honored at the FETA Lifetime Achievement Gala on January 14th, benefiting The Ryan Pincus Memorial Fund and The Hellenic Initiative.  ![FETA Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FETA%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=FETA%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Watch RT Specialty President Michael VanAcker on the latest episode of The Insurer TV discussing where RT Specialty is finding opportunities as the E&S market evolves and accounts become more complex [here](https://www.theinsurer.com/tv/news-in-focus/shifting-es-market-creates-openings-says-rt-specialtys-vanacker-2026-09-22/).  [![VanAcker Insurer TV Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VanAcker%20Insurer%20TV%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=VanAcker%20Insurer%20TV%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://www.theinsurer.com/tv/news-in-focus/shifting-es-market-creates-openings-says-rt-specialtys-vanacker-2026-09-22/) Ryan Specialty announced the appointment of Heather M. Jamieson, CRM as President of Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting (SSRU), in a leadership transition designed to position the business for its next phase of growth and development. SSRU provides specialty coverage for large account, high hazard property and casualty risks and is a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-announces-heather-jamieson-as-president-of-ssru-in-planned-leadership-transition/).  [![Jamieson Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jamieson%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Jamieson%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/ryan-specialty-announces-heather-jamieson-as-president-of-ssru-in-planned-leadership-transition/) Technical Risk Underwriters, the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers MGU specializing in complex first-party risks for the construction industry, announced strategic leadership promotions that position the organization for its next phase of growth, while continuing to advance the capabilities of its proprietary TRU Risk Management Platform. Nick Hays was promoted to President and Aaron Reissner to Executive Vice President, while further enhancements have been made to the TRU Risk Management Platform, a technology-driven ecosystem that combines project intelligence, risk management, workflow automation and stakeholder communication into a single operating environment. Read the press release [here](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/technical-risk-underwriters-announces-strategic-leadership-promotions-and-advances-construction-risk-management-through-technology-platform/).  [![TRU Promotions Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TRU%20Promotions%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=TRU%20Promotions%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://ryanspecialty.com/news/technical-risk-underwriters-announces-strategic-leadership-promotions-and-advances-construction-risk-management-through-technology-platform/)  RT ProExec has released a new whitepaper on all things AI, covering generative vs. agentic AI, AI applications in insurance, new exposures from AI, real-world claims and how the insurance industry is responding. Read the full paper [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/ai-and-is-it-covered).  [![AI Whitepaper Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI%20Whitepaper%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=AI%20Whitepaper%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/ai-and-is-it-covered) Earlier this month, the RT Specialty Chicago office joined Marsh McLennan Agency for a dual volunteering event for Rise Against Hunger, packing meals to combat food insecurity in the Chicagoland area. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! ![Rise Against Hunger Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rise%20Against%20Hunger%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Rise%20Against%20Hunger%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png) Ryan Specialty Benefits released an article covering the important questions both employers and brokers should ask before considering self-funded insurance solutions. Ryan Specialty Benefits' broking, underwriting, actuarial, clinical and pharmacy teams can assist in evaluating funding options, including traditional stop loss, level funding and captive structures, based on an employer’s circumstances and objectives. Read the article [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/is-self-funding-even-the-right-question).  [![Self-Funding Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Self-Funding%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Self-Funding%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/is-self-funding-even-the-right-question) Read this month's edition of The Scoop from RT Specialty ProExec, with articles covering the latest in healthcare, cyber, AI, EPL, D&O, financial institutions, non-profits, E&O and more [here](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026?utm_content=386358797&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-1078837). [![Scoop Sept 2026 Buzz Blog Image](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scoop%20Sept%202026%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png?width=600&height=314&name=Scoop%20Sept%202026%20Buzz%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026?utm_content=386358797&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-1078837) RT Binding Authority held their August 2026 Summit last month for two nights of connections, adventure and celebration in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Thank you to everyone who joined us and congratulations to the RT Binding team for another successful year! Watch the video recap [here](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7503536739249147904). 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