Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has appointed Kristin Daur as President of Ryan Specialty Renewables – Head of North America, effective immediately.
Ryan Specialty Renewables is RSUM’s managing general underwriter focused on the global delivery of renewable and energy transition solutions.
The unit was recently unified and includes PERse North America, PERse International, and Albus under a single vision and leadership structure.
Daur will be responsible for the strategic direction, underwriting performance, operational execution, and continued growth of the North American business.
Additionally, Daur will work closely with leadership across Ryan Specialty Renewables to advance the platform’s global strategy, deepen collaboration between the North American and International operations, enhance service capabilities, and drive innovation for brokers and capital trading partners.
She has been an integral part of PERse’s growth and success, explained the company, serving in several leadership roles throughout her tenure. Her deep understanding of the renewable energy insurance marketplace, strong operational expertise, and long-standing market relationships have contributed significantly to the development and performance of RSUM’s energy and power offering, explained RSUM.
Jeff Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Specialty Renewables, commented on the appointment, “I have had the privilege of working alongside Kristin through PERse’s evolution and growth. She has played a critical role in building the platform, developing our underwriting capabilities, and fostering the culture that defines our organisation today.
“As we continue to bring together the strengths of Ryan Specialty Renewables, Kristin’s leadership, market expertise, and relentless commitment to excellence make her exceptionally well suited to lead our North American business and help shape the future of our global managing general underwriter.”
Daur added, “I have enjoyed the great fortune of finding my home at Ryan Specialty early in my career. The exceptional talent that has surrounded and nurtured me at the firm and in the broader renewable energy community is a constant motivator and reminder of purpose. I look forward to this next chapter, and I couldn’t be more delighted to continue to build out the future of Ryan Specialty Renewables beside Jeff and our remarkable team.”
Miles Wuller, CEO, RSUM, said, “I have worked with Kristin over the last fifteen years and know firsthand the tremendous leadership capabilities and deep knowledge she possesses. With Kristin leading North America and Jeff as global CEO, Ryan Specialty Renewables is in the best of hands to continue delivering and deepening the outstanding, innovative solutions and services we provide to our clients and carrier trading partners.”
