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15 October 2024news

RSUMI unveils new hires

Ryan Specialty has announced leadership new hires within its international specialty underwriting segment, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International (RSUMI).

• Ben Purkiss has joined as the head of business development for RSUMI and will be looking at new opportunities for Ryan Specialty’s international business. He brings more than 10 years of UK and European insurance industry experience to the firm.

• Graeme Rayner has started as Ryan Specialty’s first chief underwriting officer for International. He has nearly 30 years of specialty insurance underwriting experience. In this newly formed position, Graeme will oversee the underwriting protocol and governance for the international MGUs.

• Vicky Lefevre has joined Ryan Specialty as senior vice president, head of HR International, a newly created role. She brings a wealth of experience to our team with over 20 years of Human Resources experience in the insurance sector.

Commenting on these new hires, Mark Birrell, chief executive of RSUMI, said, “Bringing into Ryan Specialty these three outstanding individuals further strengthen our international team and demonstrate Ryan Specialty’s continued commitment to the growth and development of our international business. There is so much opportunity for RSUMI to grow and further service our clients and trading partners. I’m very excited for our future in the international marketplace with our talented and growing RSUMI team.”

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