Justin Budd Joins Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers as SVP, Head of Internal Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2025 | CHICAGO, IL - Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that Justin Budd has joined its specialty underwriting segment, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers ("RSUM"). Justin will serve as Senior Vice President and Head of Internal Consulting, bringing with him many years of insurance experience from across the industry.

Justin was previously part of the leadership team of the insurance practice at one of the top-tier global consulting firms, and more recently served in leadership roles for a global insurance carrier, solving the most pressing challenges and accelerating initiatives that drove impact.

Speaking on the new hire, Miles Wuller, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers President & CEO, said, "Justin has tremendous hands-on experience building solutions for the insurance industry, and it is my pleasure to welcome him onto the RSUM team. His knowledge and creativity will be valuable additions as our firm continues to grow its wide and varied selection of offerings and services."

Justin added, "I am truly honored to join RSUM at such an exciting time in their journey. The firm's core values have been at the heart of its success, and I am confident they will serve as the foundation for even greater growth in the years ahead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at RSUM and contributing to the firm's continuing excellence and industry leadership."

Justin can be reached at [email protected].

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 an industry leader in delegated authority underwriting services. Our family of managing general underwriters (MGUs) and national programs have the expertise and authority to design, underwrite, bind, and administer a diverse portfolio of risks. Our value proposition originates with our 950+ industry professionals who are empowered by centralized technical support and policy lifecycle administration, coupled with a broad distribution network of retail and wholesale brokers. We have been diligently servicing our valued clients and trading partners in North America, the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific since our establishment in 2010.

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