September 6, 2012, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – The Insurance Insider honored Pat Ryan with one of the most prestigious awards at its inaugural 2012 Honours event on September 6, 2012, in London. Pat Ryan, named “Outstanding Contributor” for having built Aon Corporation into one of the industry’s largest global brokers, was also recognized for his leadership of the rapidly growing international company, Ryan Specialty Group, after launching the business less than two years ago.

One of the most influential, respected and best-read publications among senior executives in the international (re)insurance markets, The Insurance Insider launched its (re)insurance and global specialty awards event to acknowledge the excellence, professionalism and pioneering spirit in the London and international (re)insurance markets. Recipients of the awards were selected by an independent judging panel combined with a one-member, one-vote process for the 100 CEOs and chairmen of the London 100 club. An audience of 600 industry executives convened at the Great Hall, Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand, London to recognize the winners and their achievements.