Ryan Alternative Risk gets new president

Ryan Specialty is pleased to announce the appointment effective immediately of Matt Havey (pictured) to president of its alternative risk underwriting business, Ryan Alternative Risk.

Havey is located in Chicago. 

Ryan Alternative Risk brings value to brokers and agents through a variety of alternative risk offerings including single and group captives, structured solutions, credit, real estate, fronting and other risk management services for commercial clients. The company offers expertise in underwriting, accounting, reinsurance and captive insurance company formation and management.  

Kieran Dempsey, chief executive of Ryan Alternative Risk 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.”  

Matt 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 energised each day by the direction of Ryan Alternative Risk, the innovative approach of our team, and the values of the organisation.” 

Havey joined Ryan Specialty in April 2024 as senior vice president of underwriting. Prior to Ryan Specialty, he spent his career in alternative investments and law. Most recently, Havey was chief investment officer and managing director of a boutique private equity real estate firm in Chicago. He also previously practiced law as a corporate and securities attorney for an AmLaw 100 firm.  

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