Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Rebrands Leopanthera as Ryan Financial Lines

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, announced the rebranding of Leopanthera to Ryan Financial Lines, effective January 1, 2026.

A London-based Lloyd’s coverholder, Leopanthera specializes in underwriting diversified financial lines on a worldwide basis. It joined Ryan Specialty through the Innovisk Capital Partners in November 2024.

Established in 2017, the team has a strong reputation for delivering market-leading financial risk solutions across London and international markets, said RSUM, adding that it trades today with more than 50 Lloyd’s brokers in 105 countries, serving 1,200 insureds across 67 industries. Its underwriting is backed by high quality capacity.

Now operating from Ryan Specialty’s London office, Liz Hanlon and Paul Russell serve as managing directors of the international arm of Ryan Financial Lines. Both previously co-founded Leopanthera and bring more than 60 years of combined experience in financial lines underwriting and global specialty markets.

Hanlon has held leadership roles at RGB, M.E. Warrington, Markel, Argo, and DUAL, while Russell’s background includes senior positions at Pembroke, Encon, DUAL, and AIG, where he served as head of Financial Institutions.

The addition of the Leopanthera team significantly strengthens the international portfolio of Ryan Financial Lines, bringing deep expertise in the global financial lines space.

“The rebrand to Ryan Financial Lines marks an exciting milestone in our international growth strategy,” said Rich Winborn, CEO of Ryan Financial Lines, International.

“Liz and Paul have built an exceptional business with a global footprint and a reputation for excellence. We are proud to integrate their team into the Ryan Financial Lines family,” Winborn added. “This expansion broadens our global footprint and strengthens our ability to deliver bespoke, best-in-class coverage for complex financial risks across diverse markets.”

Source: Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Topics Excess Surplus Underwriting