SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 | CHICAGO, IL — Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), an industry-leading specialty insurance intermediary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Przesiek to President & CEO of Ryan Specialty Benefits (“RSB”), its benefits division, effective immediately.

Dave has been in the health and benefits industry for over 30 years and joined Ryan Specialty Benefits nearly three years ago through RSB’s largest acquisition. Dave has been integral in creating and developing RSB’s strategy to bring industry-leading benefits solutions to the market. Most recently, Dave was Chief Revenue Officer.

Pat Ryan, Executive Chairman of Ryan Specialty, commented, “Dave has been instrumental to the foundation of our Benefits platform and has proven himself as a strong and inspirational leader. Having joined us from nearly the inception of RSB, Dave has built key products and solutions that are in the marketplace today and understands the important trends shaping healthcare. We are excited to have him lead our next chapter of Ryan Specialty Benefits.”

Dave assumes the leadership position from John Zern, who leaves Ryan Specialty Benefits to pursue other interests. Remarking on John’s departure, Pat Ryan said, “We thank John for his services and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Dave can be reached at: Dave.Przesiek@rsbenefits.com or +1 617-359-3422.

About Ryan Specialty

Founded in 2010, Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) is a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. Ryan Specialty provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration, and risk management services by acting as a wholesale broker and a managing underwriter with delegated authority from insurance carriers. Ryan Specialty’s mission is to provide industry-leading innovative specialty insurance solutions for insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. Learn more at ryanspecialty.com.

About Ryan Specialty Benefits

Ryan Specialty Benefits (“RSB”) provides differentiated specialty employee benefits solutions and services for retail agents and brokers as well as third party administrators. RSB combines skilled underwriting, actuarial support and clinical expertise (medical and pharmacy) with the spectrum of solutions including level funded plans, transitional stop losses as well as single parent and group captives. RSG offers a proprietary Integrated Health Solution for small to mid-size enterprises with 70+ unique services offered across the healthcare value chain. For more information, please visit rsbenefits.com.

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Nicholas Mezick
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Ryan Specialty
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