APRIL 24, 2025 | CHICAGO, IL – Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) (“Ryan Specialty”), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce effective June 30, 2025 the appointment of Chris Kelleher to President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers, the hotel and resort industry focused managing general underwriter which is a part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (“RSUM”) division of Ryan Specialty. This new responsibility is in addition to Chris’ role as President of Ryan Specialty National Programs Dealer Services and Self Storage programs.

With this news, John Welty, President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers, announces his retirement from SUITELIFE as of June 30th and added, “I wish Chris every success in the leadership of SUITELIFE.”

Commenting on this appointment, Shawn Yingling, CEO of Ryan Specialty National Programs, said, “Having Chris succeed John as President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers brings continuity to our SUITELIFE business. Chris has been with the National Programs team and Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers since he joined the firm with the All Risks acquisition in 2020. Chris is well known to our capital providers and has been in the specialty insurance business for over three decades, 17 of which have been in delegated authority. We thank John for his years leading SUITELIFE and wish him the best with this new and exciting phase in his life.”

Remarking on his expanded role, Chris Kelleher shared, “It’s a tremendous honor to assume the leadership position of this exceptional platform and underwriting team developed by John’s incredible efforts. The SUITELIFE brand is well regarded by our capital providers and clients alike, and I’m thrilled to be leading the team forward to our next chapter of innovation and growth.  I’m deeply appreciative of John’s thoughtful guidance during this transition and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Eric Quinn, President of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, discussed John’s service to RSUM. “John has been instrumental at the helm of SUITELIFE, transitioning this business onto the Ryan Specialty platform. The hospitality business has changed greatly over the years and John has overseen the challenges and opportunities during this time. We thank John for his leadership, wisdom and direction and wish him every happiness in the future.”

Chris can be reached  chris.kelleher@ryansg.com or +1 443-318-6236.

About Ryan Specialty

Founded in 2010, Ryan Specialty is a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. The firm 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. To learn more, please visit ryanspecialty.com.

About SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers

SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers is a Managing General Underwriter for hotels, hotel management companies and resorts, providing all-lines insurance and risk management programs. With national carrier relationships, SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers is one of the most highly regarded insurance programs for 4- and 5-star hotels, premier hotels, boutique hotels, condotels, resorts and hotel management companies throughout the United States. To learn more, please visit suitelifeum.com.

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