SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 | CHICAGO, IL – RT Specialty, the wholesale brokerage division of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce the refreshed brand and enhanced RT Connector, the cutting-edge digital experience and marketplace that streamlines specialty insurance marketing and placement for retail agents and brokers.

Over the past year, RT Specialty has enhanced and upgraded its digital solution in its continual effort to offer the best and most user-friendly option for clients. Through one single, streamlined application, RT Connector offers:

• Real-time, bindable quotes and instant policy issuance across 25+ carriers
• 8 lines of business, including General Liability, Commercial Package, Property, Excess Liability, Cyber, Workers’ Comp and Truckers
• Smart document upload features for streamlined submissions and reduced keystrokes
• Integrated digital signature capabilities for faster turnaround and reduced friction
• Robust API capabilities for integration with client platforms and carrier sites
• Enhanced UI/UX for a faster, more intuitive quoting experience across desktop and mobile
• Direct access to RT Specialty’s top trading partners, including E&S and Admitted carriers
• Smart referrals to RT Specialty underwriters and brokers for out-of-appetite risks

Speaking to the impact of RT Connector and its role in transforming how retail clients access specialty insurance solutions, Michael VanAcker, President of RT Specialty, said, “At RT Specialty, our priority is delivering solutions that work for our retail clients on their terms and through their preferred channels. We’ve strengthened our service offerings by integrating advanced digital capabilities into RT Connector. As the demand for efficient, automated solutions grows, our RT Connector platform is assisting clients navigate this critical market segment with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.”

For more information regarding RT Connector, please contact:

Will Jacob, Chief Underwriting Officer, RT Connector, at Will.Jacob@rtspecialty.com or 312-498-9131.

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 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. rtspecialty.com

About RT Connector

RT Connector is a cutting-edge digital experience and marketplace designed to streamline specialty insurance marketing and placement for retail agents and brokers. It offers real-time quoting, binding, policy issuance, and management in a seamless environment. Agents and brokers gain access to RT Specialty’s extensive product suite through this platform. Risks outside RT Connector’s appetite are automatically referred to an RT underwriter or broker, ensuring consistent service and expertise. Whether targeting broad markets or niche sectors, RT Connector enhances your ability to deliver fast, reliable solutions. For more information, please visit rtspecialty.com/connector.

Media Contact:

Alice Phillips Topping
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ryan Specialty
Alice.Topping@ryanspecialty.com
312-635-5976