Ryan Specialty has announced the formation of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers, a new managing general underwriter focused on providing casualty insurance solutions for complex construction and habitational real estate risks.
Clach Casualty is a part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (“RSUM”), the specialty underwriting division of Ryan Specialty. Clach Casualty commenced operations in September 2025, and its business is exclusively distributed through U.S. wholesale brokers.
Clach Casualty offers primary and excess casualty coverages designed to meet the unique challenges faced by high-risk industries. The MGU’s monoline offerings are backed by highly rated capacity and include:
• General Liability for New York Contractors and Owners
• General Liability-Only Wraps
• General Liability for Habitational Real Estate
Clach Casualty is led by Adam Schnell, a highly respected leader in the industry with over 30 years of experience in casualty insurance. Prior to this role, Schnell served as Executive Vice President of Specialty Casualty at Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Adam joined Ryan Specialty with the acquisition of the property and casualty MGUs owned by Ethos Specialty Insurance in 2024.
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