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Ryan Specialty Benefits Appoints Dave Przesiek As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · RYANSep 14, 2026about 4 hours ago

Position

President

Company

Ryan Specialty

Dave Przesiek
ChicagoFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementInsurance

Description

Ryan Specialty Benefits has appointed Dave Przesiek as president and chief executive officer of its benefits division, effective immediately. He succeeds John Zern, who departs to pursue other interests.

Company Information

Company

Ryan Specialty

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Founded in 2010, Ryan Specialty is a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Ryan Specialty 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. ryanspecialty.com

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