Group Captive Program Leader Michael F. Albian Joins Ryan Alternative Risk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 | CHICAGO, IL - Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that Michael F. Albian is joining Ryan Alternative Risk as President, Group Captives. Ryan Alternative Risk ("RAR") leverages specialized carrier relationships, reinsurance capabilities, proficiency in alternative risk financing and expertise in client financial analysis to negotiate, place and manage coverage for large and complex insureds.

Mike Albian has fifteen years of experience in the insurance industry, the last eleven of which he has spent creating, growing and managing numerous group captive programs. He also served in a leadership role while overseeing a national construction practice. At Ryan Alternative Risk, Mike will work on further developing a full-service consulting and captive management practice and is based in Chicago, IL.

Regarding the new hire, Ryan Alternative Risk CEO Kieran Dempsey said, "I am thrilled to welcome Mike to the Ryan Specialty family. Adding Mike's exceptional group captive experience to RAR, we can deepen our offerings and enhance the solutions provided by Ryan Alternative Risk. We look forward to working with Mike as we continue expanding our alternative risk expertise."

Mike can be reached at [email protected] or 630-606-9163.

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.

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