John Levy Joins USQRisk as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance

APRIL 30, 2026 | NEW YORK, NY - USQRisk is pleased to announce that John Levy has joined its team as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance. USQRisk is part of Ryan Alternative Risk, a division of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance service provider of specialty products and solutions for (re)insurance brokers, agents and carriers.

John joins USQRisk with over 30 years of (re)insurance industry experience including actuarial, underwriting, and brokering for domestic and international placements. John most recently led the Structured Solutions US operation for a global carrier, where his team was responsible for the origination, execution, and portfolio management of bespoke structured (re)insurance solutions.

Commenting on John joining the firm, Parag Bavishi, Co-CEO and Chief Underwriting Officer for USQRisk, said, "We are excited to welcome John as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance. With a strong actuarial foundation and impressive leadership experience in underwriting structured reinsurance risks, John has earned the confidence of both buyers and sellers across this specialized sector. With John leading this business vertical, we are well-positioned to further USQRisk's global expansion as a reinsurance intermediary manager for these complex and unique reinsurance products. Moreover, the addition of John to USQRisk serves to reaffirm USQ as a leading alternative risk transfer underwriter."

John remarked on his joining USQrisk, "I look forward to being part of USQRisk's seasoned team of alternative risk transfer professionals and the development of innovative tailored reinsurance solutions to meet the increasingly complex capital support needs of insurers. By bringing disciplined structuring expertise and thoughtful capital solutions to the market, we will create durable value for our clients and further enhance the USQRisk / Ryan Specialty brand as a trusted, forward-thinking market leader. I am pleased to be part of this effort and excited about this platform's impact on our clients and trading partners."

John can be reached at [email protected].

About USQRisk

The USQ team began underwriting non-traditional insurance risks in 2020 with an experienced management team operating in New York and London. USQRisk has two core business divisions: Alternative Risk and Facilities. USQRisk's Alternative Risk division structures, prices and places specialty (re)insurance for corporate and (re)insurer clients seeking bespoke risk and capital solutions. The USQRisk Facilities division develops innovative insurance programs to address unique risks and highly dislocated markets. USQRisk is supported by several highly rated (re)insurance carriers. For more information, please visit usqrisk.com.

About Ryan Specialty

Founded in 2010, Ryan Specialty is a leading international specialty insurance intermediary that provides specialty products, solutions, and services for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. The firm provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration and risk management services through our wholesale brokerage platform and, on behalf of insurance carriers, through delegated underwriting authority via our managing underwriter, binding authority, and national program operations. Our mission is to provide industry-leading innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. To learn more, please visit ryanspecialty.com.

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Ryan Specialty
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