Ryan Specialty (NYSE:RYAN) (NYSE: RYAN) is a global specialty insurance platform offering a broad array of wholesale brokerage, program business and binding authority solutions. The company partners with insurers, reinsurers and corporate clients to design and distribute specialty property and casualty coverages, including casualty, professional liability, marine, energy and environmental lines. Leveraging deep industry expertise and tailored underwriting capabilities, Ryan Specialty aims to address complex and niche risks that require specialized placement strategies.
The firm’s core services encompass wholesale brokerage, where experienced brokers negotiate terms with underwriters on behalf of retail agents and policyholders; program administration, which involves the development and management of customized insurance programs; and binding authority, under which Ryan Specialty’s underwriting teams are empowered to issue policies directly. Additional offerings include risk management consulting, claims advocacy and actuarial services designed to enhance loss prevention and claims resolution.
Ryan Specialty traces its roots to the aggregation of leading specialty brokers under a single platform in 2015. Since then, it has pursued both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and product scope. Today, the company operates in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East, with offices and partnerships that enable local market expertise alongside a seamless global distribution network.
The organization is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Guilford, who brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience. Under his guidance, a senior leadership team of underwriting, operations and risk professionals drives the firm’s strategic direction. The board of directors comprises industry veterans and independent members committed to strong governance and the company’s continued growth in specialty insurance markets worldwide.
