April 26, 2021 | HOUSTON, TX – Global Special Risks, LLC (GSR), an upstream energy risk-focused managing general underwriter and a part of RSG Underwriting Managers, is pleased to announce a new team of directors. Helen Tarr, previously GSR’s Senior Vice President and Operators Extra Expense (OEE) Underwriting Manager, is now Director of GSR. Connie Garrett, Justin Jenkins and Jeremy Fyhn have each been named Associate Directors.

Commenting on the new director appointments, Martin Hayes, who, along with Michael Johnson, serves as Managing Director of fellow RSG Underwriting Managers organization Trident Marine Managers, said, “I am proud to introduce Global Special Risks’ new team of directors. They each have a remarkable amount of experience and knowledge operating in a complex class of business, and I am excited to have them at the helm of GSR.”

Adding to Martin’s comments, Michael Johnson said, “Helen has been with GSR since 2002 and has been a crucial part of GSR’s growth and development over the past two decades. After watching her tremendous career, I couldn’t be more pleased to have her step into this role as director. In addition, Connie, Justin and Jeremy are experienced underwriters and managers who have time and again displayed their expertise in this field, and they are excellent additions to GSR’s leadership team.”

For additional information, please contact:

Helen Tarr, Director
helen.tarr@gsrum.com or 713-260-1032

Connie Garrett, Associate Director
connie.garrett@gsrum.com or 713-260-1038

Justin Jenkins, Associate Director
justin.jenkins@gsrum.com or 713-260-1034

Jeremy Fyhn, Associate Director
jeremy.fyhn@gsrum.com or 587-390-8555

About Global Special Risks, LLC

Global Special Risks, LLC, is a Delaware limited liability company based in Texas. Global Special Risks, LLC, an upstream energy risk-focused managing general underwriter and is a subsidiary of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG). Global Special Risks, LLC, works directly with brokers, agents and insurance carriers, and as such does not solicit insurance from the public. Some products may only be available in certain states, and some products may only be available from surplus lines insurers. In California: GSR Insurance Services, LLC (License #0M07586). ©2021 Ryan Specialty Group, LLC

About RSG Underwriting Managers

RSG Underwriting Managers consists of managing general underwriters operating in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. RSG Underwriting Managers’ operations are conducted by a variety of licensed insurance producers, all of which are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG). RSG Underwriting Managers works directly with brokers, agents and insurance carriers, and as such does not solicit insurance from the public. Some products may only be available in certain jurisdictions, and some products may only be available from surplus lines insurers. Additional information is available at ryansg.com ©2021 Ryan Specialty Group, LLC