International specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty has announced the promotion of Matt Havey to President of its alternative risk underwriting business, Ryan Alternative Risk.
As part of this promotion, Kieran Dempsey, CEO of Ryan Alternative Risk, will separate the President role from his title.
Havey joined Ryan Specialty in April 2024 as Senior Vice President of Alternative Risk. Previously, he was Chief Investment Officer at Vermilion Development, overseeing investment strategy, capital markets strategies, joint venture structuring, investor relations, project analysis, asset management, risk management, and other corporate operations.
Earlier in his career, he practiced law as a corporate and securities attorney at an AmLaw 100 firm.
Dempsey commented, “This promotion reflects Matt’s exceptional skills, commitment, and leadership. He and I will continue to work together to strengthen our platforms for healthcare, structured solutions, captives, credit, capital, and real estate. Having Matt as President will enable us to further deliver on the exciting alternative risk growth opportunities before us today.”
Havey remarked, “Working under Kieran’s leadership has been a privilege. I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to work for Ryan Specialty and alongside my Ryan Alternative Risk colleagues. We have a lot of ground to cover, but I am energized each day by the direction of Ryan Alternative Risk, the innovative approach of our team, and the values of the organization.”
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