DECEMBER 19, 2024 | CHICAGO, IL – Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that Shawn Yingling has joined its specialty underwriting segment, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (“RSUM”). Shawn will serve as Chief Retail Distribution Officer, bringing with him thirty-five years of diverse insurance experience from across the industry.

Shawn previously served as the North American alternative channels distribution leader for a global insurance organization, working closely with managing general underwriters, program administrators, group captive administrators and various other alternative distribution channels. Previously, Shawn held executive leadership, distribution and technical roles in several industry specific programs within the delegated underwriting authority framework, building relationships with brokers, program managers and insurance carriers.

Speaking on the new hire, Miles Wuller, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers President & CEO, said, “I am thrilled to welcome Shawn into the RSUM family. He brings a unique distribution perspective and a wealth of program knowledge to the team. Shawn will be a tremendous asset to our firm as we continue to expand our products and services for our trading partners.”

Shawn commented, “I feel very fortunate to join such a great platform of specialty insurance offerings. I look forward to working closely with the many experienced underwriters and talented leaders that make RSUM so respected in the industry.”

Shawn can be reached at Shawn.Yingling@ryansg.com.

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 Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers is a specialty delegated authority underwriting business consisting of property and casualty managing general underwriters (MGUs), distinct national programs and alternative risk solutions. Each MGU provides specialty expertise in challenging market niches and national programs offer access to package products for specific industries. Our alternative risk offerings are for insureds not adequately served by traditional insurance markets and for asset managers considering portfolio diversification with ILS structures. Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers encompasses a wide range of market niches, including energy, healthcare, transportation, enterprise risk, construction, hospitality, marine, contractors and more, all of which are areas where specialization offers tremendous advantages for the insured.

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