RT Specialty Promotes Marya Propis to President of Retail Distribution
MARCH 24, 2026 | CHICAGO, IL – RT Specialty, the wholesale brokerage division of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) (“Ryan Specialty”), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that it has promoted Marya Propis to President, Retail Distribution.
Marya’s expanded responsibilities include leading RT Specialty’s national sales and executive business development initiatives, pursuing wholesale consolidation opportunities and strategies with retail clients, enhancing retail compensation programs and overseeing RT Specialty’s market presence through retail sales conferences and sponsorships.
Ed McCormack, CEO of RT Specialty, stated, “Marya has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep industry expertise and an unwavering commitment to our clients and retail trading partners. Her promotion to President of Retail Distribution reflects both her proven track record and our confidence in her ability to drive continued growth and innovation for RT Specialty. We are excited for the future under her leadership.”
Commenting on her promotion, Marya said, “It is an honor to step into the role of President of Retail Distribution for RT Specialty. Leading RT’s efforts to meet the dynamic, evolving needs of our retail clients is both a privilege and a responsibility. The satisfaction that comes from collaborating with our clients and continuously adjusting to the changing needs of the U.S. retail channel is unparalleled. Our consistent focus on a client-centric, hyper-responsive approach continues to set the gold standard in meeting our clients’ most challenging needs.”
Marya can be reached at: Marya.Propis@rtspecialty.com or 646-660-0365.
About RT Specialty
RT Specialty is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services and the wholesale broking specialty of Ryan Specialty. The firm’s specialist brokers and underwriters handle an expansive mix of property, casualty, professional lines, transportation, personal lines and workers’ compensation insurance products, on both an open market and delegated authority basis. RT Specialty’s entrepreneurial spirit is combined with advanced risk modeling, market access, and claims advocacy to provide excellent solutions to its clients. Regardless of account size—big or small—RT Specialty is dedicated to providing lightning fast, expert advice, advocacy and execution on behalf of our retail broker clients. Learn more at rtspecialty.com.
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