By Isha Marathe
March 19 - (The Insurer) - Ryan Specialty has appointed Matt Havey as president of its alternative risk underwriting business with immediate affect.
With Havey's promotion, Kieran Dempsey, CEO of Ryan Alternative Risk, separates "president" from his title.
“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," Dempsey said.
Havey has been with Ryan Specialty since April 2024 when he joined as senior vice president of underwriting. Prior to Ryan Specialty, he spent his career in alternative investments and law.
Most recently, he was chief investment officer and managing director of boutique private equity real estate firm Vermilion Development in Chicago. He also previously practiced law as a corporate and securities attorney for Faegre Drinker.
On Tuesday, E&S Insurer reported that Ryan Specialty has appointed Aon executive Steve Keogh as COO, representing a return to the market for the executive after his retirement in late 2022.