Dawn D’Onofrio Promoted to CEO and President of WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions
June 26, 2017, CHICAGO, IL – Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) is pleased to announce that Dawn D’Onofrio is promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President of WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions. Ms. D’Onofrio previously served as Chief Underwriting Officer for both entities. As Chief Executive Officer and President, Ms. D’Onofrio brings a unique passion for underwriting and innovation to the position. As the industry undergoes rapid changes, Dawn remains dedicated to staying in the lead by developing new underwriting technologies, creating and implementing new strategic initiatives, and building a results-orientated company culture.
As CUO, Ms. D’Onofrio was instrumental in program development and producing profitable underwriting results to capacity providers. Dawn managed underwriting teams responsible for property, casualty and professional lines. In addition to her prior role of CUO, Ms. D’Onofrio has held positions as a wholesale broker, underwriting manager and program manager for two national wholesale brokerages.
Dawn received her BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned her MA, Organizational Management at Azusa Pacific University. She joined WKFC Underwriting Managers in 2007 and brings a broad insurance background to the position.
Commenting on Ms. D’Onofrio’s promotion, Miles Wuller, COO of RSGUM, said, “Dawn’s underwriting leadership has been the catalyst for ongoing program development and increased capital support. She is widely respected in the industry for her commitment to both employees and business partners. We are pleased to see Dawn assume the role of CEO and President of WKFC and CorRisk.”
Ms. D’Onofrio commented, “I am excited for the opportunity to lead WKFC and CorRisk. We have accomplished much as a leading MGU, and I am looking forward to building upon our success. We have one of the strongest teams in the industry and unparalleled capacity providers which ensure our customers receive solutions to their market needs”
Dawn D’Onofrio can be reached at: ddonofrio@wkfc.com, 631-756-3000
About WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions
WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions are a Managing General Underwriters (MGU’s). WKFC Underwriting Managers specializes in property, CAT property, excess property, equipment breakdown as well as primary and excess casualty lines. CorRisk Solutions is a specialty professional lines platform writing E&O, D&O and EPLI. www.wkfc.com www.corrisksolutions.com
WKFC Underwriting Managers and CorRisk Solutions are a series of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC (RSGUM). RSGUM is a Delaware series limited liability company and a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, specializing in underwriting management and other services for insurance products.