Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has formally rebranded its North American Professional Liability (NAPL) team as Ryan Financial Lines, RSUM's managing general underwriter specializing in financial lines products.
Since its founding in October 2021, the NAPL team has built a strong reputation underwriting professional service businesses across the US.
Ryan Financial Lines continues to offer both primary and excess coverage for large, risk-managed clients, including law firms, accounting firms, architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Coverage is supported by a global A+ rated carrier, allowing the team to manage complex exposures with confidence.
Operating now from Ryan Specialty’s London office, Patrick Comerford and Clive Moore serve as managing directors for the international arm of Ryan Financial Lines. Both previously co-led Castel’s NAPL unit.
Comerford also led AIG and Lexington’s London market US professional liability team for nearly two decades, while Moore held senior underwriting roles at Brit Insurance within Lloyd’s US professional liability division. Together, they bring over 80 years of combined experience in the global professional liability market.
Rich Winborn, CEO international of Ryan Financial Lines, described the rebrand as a key milestone in the company’s international growth strategy.
He highlighted the team’s underwriting expertise and leadership, noting that the expansion strengthens Ryan Financial Lines’ ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across the professional liability spectrum.
The international expansion positions Ryan Financial Lines to compete more effectively in the growing global professional liability space.
By combining deep US market knowledge with a London-based international platform, Ryan can better serve multinational clients seeking consistent coverage across borders.
The move also aligns with a broader industry trend of specialty underwriters and MGUs expanding into international markets to capture cross-border business and respond to rising demand for tailored financial lines solutions. With this rebrand and international footprint, Ryan Financial Lines aims to enhance its competitive positioning.
