Specialty employee benefits solutions and services for the rapidly changing market.

-Hour

Risk Assessment Score Turnaround

$ M+

Cost Containment Savings

+

Employees

+

Medical Professionals
on Staff

Why Ryan Specialty Benefits?

We deliver differentiated solutions for rising healthcare costs, the increasing complexity of arrangements, the desire for integrated offerings and the need for increased responsiveness to retailers and their clients across all employer segments. Retailers are under pressure to deliver innovative solutions in compressed timeframes. Our experienced leaders, underwriters, actuaries, clinicians, pharmacy specialists, RFP specialists, life, disability, ancillary specialists, and claims teams leverage data-driven intelligence, cutting edge technology, long-standing market relationships and strategic planning development and execution to enable our retailers to grow their business.

Market Trends

 

Trend #1

An increasing population of companies want to explore self­-funding due to escalating healthcare costs.

Trend #2

Employers who are seeking options to control costs while streamlining and simplifying employee choice is increasingly viewed as an enabler of value.

Trend #3

Technology and AI-driven platforms are becoming popular in developing products that fit consumer needs.

Trend #4

Small and mid-sized employers are demanding a turnkey integrated health solution combined with an array of financial solutions from a growing and underserved segment.

Trend #5

Rising healthcare costs - driven by aging population, medical inflation, technological advancements, and pharmacy with a focus on specialty drugs.

Expert Epicenter

Experience the in-house expertise of our 150+ industry leaders, specialty underwriters, actuaries, clinicians, pharmacy experts, RFP specialists, as well as our complex claim team members.

Brainpower of 150+

Knowledge Sharing

We love to share ours!

  • Leadership averages 30+ years in the industry
  • Retail Broker, Insurer, TPA, Reinsurer, MGU, MGA experience
  • MDs and RNs on staff
  • Cost containment strategies in conjunction with complex claim experts have yielded hundreds of millions in plan sponsor savings.

Super-speedway

Test drive our rate evaluation process. Receive an underwriting score with a financial solution indication in 24-hours.

Solutions at supersonic speed.

Supersonic Indications

  • 1-5 underwriting score
  • Illustrative rates
  • Plan designs
  • Product mix

In 24-hours, yes that fast!

Savvy Employers

From cost containment services to better PBM management to self-insured Integrated Health Solutions, your clients will experience the “benefits” of cost reduction strategies.

More savings please.

Cost Saving Services

  • PBM marketing
  • Specialty Rx carveouts
  • Formulary management
  • Bill negotiations
  • Fraud monitoring
  • Population health services
  • Network management
  • Complex claims management

And more!

One-Stop-Shop

Comprehensive and flexible financial solutions for small to mid-size employers as well as large and global enterprises.

Tailor-designed products.

Customized Products

  • Stop Loss
  • Captive, Single Parent & Group
  • Turnkey Integrated Health Solutions
  • TPA Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Network / RBP
  • Ancillary Benefits
  • Life, Disability and Absence
  • Dental and Vision

And more!

Sales Boost

When your firm engages with Ryan Specialty Benefits, your team has access to our in-house experts who help you retain and grow your client base.

What do we take on?

At Your Service

  • RFP process (end to end)
  • Marketing results displayed with your firm’s logo
  • Sales professionals to assist your teams
  • Client service leaders to resolve day-to-day issues
  • Training for your sales and account executives
  • Data analytics
  • Report generation
  • Document services

Market Trends

 

Trend #1

An increasing population of companies want to explore self­-funding due to escalating healthcare costs.

 

Trend #2

Employers who are seeking options to control costs while streamlining and simplifying employee choice is increasingly viewed as an enabler of value.

 

Trend #3

Technology and AI-driven platforms are becoming necessary in developing products that fit consumer needs.

 

Trend #4

Small and mid-sized employers are demanding a turnkey integrated health solution combined with an array of financial solutions from a growing and underserved segment.

 

Trend #5

Rising healthcare costs - driven by the GDP, aging population, medical inflation, technological advancements, and pharmacy with a focus on specialty drugs.

Expert Epicenter

Experience the in-house expertise of our 150+ industry leaders, specialty underwriters, actuaries, clinicians, pharmacy experts, RFP specialists, as well as our complex claim team members.

Brainpower of 150+

Knowledge Sharing

We love to share ours!

  • Leadership averages 30+ years in the industry
  • Retail Broker, Insurer, TPA, Reinsurer, MGU, MGA experience
  • MDs and RNs on staff
  • Cost containment strategies in conjunction with complex claim experts have yielded hundreds of millions in plan sponsor savings.

Customized Products

Stop Loss MGA / MGU
Captive, Single & Group
Integrated turnkey health solutions
TPA Services
Pharmacy
Network / RBP
Voluntary benefits
Supplemental health

And more!

Customized Products

  • Stop Loss
  • Captive, Single Parent & Group
  • Turnkey Integrated Health Solutions
  • TPA Services
  • Pharmacy
  • Network / RBP
  • Ancillary Benefits
  • Life, Disability and Absence
  • Dental and Vision

And more!

Super-speedway

Test drive our rate evaluation process. Receive an underwriting score with a financial solution indication in 24-hours.

Solutions at supersonic speed.

Supersonic Indications

  • 1-5 underwriting score
  • Illustrative rates
  • Plan designs
  • Product mix

In 24-hours, yes that fast

Sales Boost

When your firm engages with Ryan Specialty Benefits (RSB), your team gains resources to support more of the growing SME segment.

What do we take on?

At Your Service

  • RFP process (end to end)
  • Marketing results displayed with your firm’s logo
  • Sales professionals to assist your teams
  • Client service leaders to resolve day-to-day issues
  • Training for your sales and account executives
  • Data analytics
  • Report generation
  • Document services

Savvy Employers

From cost containment services to better PBM management to integrated TPA solutions, your clients will be reaping the “benefits” of cost reduction strategies.

More savings please.

Cost Saving Services

  • PBM marketing
  • Specialty Rx carveouts
  • Formulary management
  • Bill negotiations
  • Fraud monitoring
  • Population health services
  • Network management
  • Complex claims management

And more!

Privacy Notice | Legal

The operations described in this document are provided by Ryan Specialty Benefits. Ryan Specialty Benefits is comprised of the following legal entities: Ryan Specialty Benefits, a series of RSG Specialty, LLC (In California, RSG Specialty Insurance Services, LLC, License #0G97516), AccuRisk Solutions LLC, Case Management Specialists, LLC, Matrix Group Benefits, LLC, and Matrix Risk Management Services, LLC. All of these entities are subsidiaries of Ryan Specialty, LLC. CMSI is a part of Case Management Specialists, LLC. Some products may only be available in certain states, and some products may only be available from surplus lines insurers. ©2024 Ryan Specialty, LLC

Chief Revenue Officer

Dave Przesiek

Dave Przesiek is the Chief Revenue Officer for Ryan Specialty Benefits.

Dave has 30 years of industry experience working in all aspects of the self-insurance market. In the beginning of his career, Dave gained experience working for North American Health Plans, Benesight, Medical Claims Service and HealthSmart Re.

In 2010, Dave started his 10-year tenure with Fallon Health on their executive team as a Senior Vice President. In this role, he gained experience in product line performance and product development. He took his knowledge and skills to AccuRisk Solutions in 2020 to lead the launch of their captive program.

Dave has also served on One Sky Community Services’ board of directors and acted as a business advisor for decision support tool, HYKE.

Dave joined the team when Ryan Specialty and AccuRisk Solutions joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 720-722-6529
Chief Actuary

Tom Leonard

Tom Leonard is the Chief Actuary for Ryan Specialty Benefits.

Tom has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Due to his extensive resume, Tom has been able to view the healthcare market through different lenses from carrier, consulting, brokerage, and employer perspectives. Through his experience, he has become skilled at innovative problem solving to help bridge the gap between detailed financial projections and high-level strategy.

Over the course of his career, Tom has held senior actuarial positions with CIGNA, Milliman, Aon and Benefits Science Technologies.

Tom joined Ryan Specialty in 2022.
Chief Underwriting Officer

Kevin Hokanson

Kevin Hokanson is the Chief Underwriting Officer for Ryan Specialty Benefits.

Kevin has spent 30 years in the insurance market with a focus on the medical stop loss business. Kevin has gained experience in managing carrier and reinsurance relationships along with creating underwriting profitability guidelines. Over the years, he has held senior positions for multiple Third-Party Administrators, a retail Employee Brokerage firm, and Managing General Underwriters.

In 2017, Kevin joined AccuRisk Solutions as Chief Underwriting Officer and Executive Vice President.

Kevin joined the team when Ryan Specialty and AccuRisk Solutions joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 469-817-8213
Chief Operating Officer

Blake Allen

Blake Allen is the Chief Operating Officer for Ryan Specialty Benefits.

Blake brings 20 years’ experience in business transformations and global operations.

Prior to his time as Chief Operating Officer for Point6 Healthcare, Blake worked for Sutherland, PwC, and Hewitt Associates. Blake has spent his career designing and implementing business models for startups and improving current business functions.

Blake has experience in numerous industries ranging from aerospace, retail, consumer products to health insurance, pharmaceuticals, professional and managed services.

Blake brought his operational talent to the team when Point6 and Ryan Specialty joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 469-817-8226
Office President

Jeff Miller

Jeff Miller is an Office President of Ryan Specialty Benefits and former President of Point6 Healthcare, LLC.

Jeff has over 30 years of industry experience working in all aspects of the employee benefits market. Prior to Point6, Jeff was an Executive Vice President and Practice Leader for the health and welfare consulting practice at Lockton Dunning in Dallas. In this role, he directed the senior leadership team responsible for the consulting teams and subject matter experts including actuarial, pharmacy, wellbeing, compliance, integrated absence, and voluntary benefits. Prior to joining Lockton Dunning, Jeff served as Regional Head of Sales for Aetna’s Mid-America region, responsible for small group and middle-market clients. At the start of his career, Jeff gained experience in different positions with PacifiCare, Prudential, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Jeff joined the team when Ryan Specialty and Point6 joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 312-481-7159
Office President

Angela Maggi

Angela Maggi is an Office President of Ryan Specialty Benefits and former Managing Partner of ACE Benefit Partners.

Angela spent the first part of her career working as a Sales Executive for MetLife in various regions. After her time at MetLife, she spent the next 10 years as an Employee Benefits Sales Representative for Sun Life Financial. During her Sun Life tenor, she continued to break barriers by winning multiple awards and becoming the first Sales Representative to sell over $50 million in Group Life & Disability Premium in Sun Life history.

Angela brought her industry knowledge and skills to the team when Ryan Specialty and ACE Benefit Partners joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 469-817-8226
Office President

Terry Madge

Terry Madge is an Office President of Ryan Specialty Benefits and former Managing Partner of ACE Benefit Partners.

Terry has 30 years of experience in the employee benefits space. Before founding ACE Benefit Partners, Terry served as a Senior Regional Group Manager for Sun Life Financial from 1996-2014. During his tenure at Sun Life, he was responsible for new business, retention, and field customer service. He was one of four senior leaders to serve on Sun Life’s Senior Business Panel, executing initiatives to improve the Sun Life employee benefits business.

Terry joined the team when Ryan Specialty and ACE Benefit Partners joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 208-918-3354
Office President

Jason Lankford

Jason Lankford is an Office President of Ryan Specialty Benefits and former Managing Partner of ACE Benefit Partners.

Jason has spent his career learning the employee benefits landscape and building relationships with brokers, consultants, and Third-Party Administrators. Prior to ACE, Jason spent 10 years working for Sun Life Financial. In those 10 years, Jason held multiple positions within the company, gaining experience in almost every aspect of the business.

Jason is a certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS®).

Jason joined the team when Ryan Specialty and ACE Benefit Partners joined forces in 2023.
Office President

Dan Boisvert

Dan Boisvert is an Office President of Ryan Specialty Benefits and former President & Chief Executive Officer of AccuRisk Solutions.

Dan has been active in the reinsurance market for over 30 years. He began his career as a medical stop loss and personal accident underwriter at International Accident Facilities (IAF), a subsidiary of Crawley Warren Group. He quickly climbed the ranks to Executive Vice President. After his time at IAF, Dan set out on an entrepreneurial path and created two successful MGUs, Greenwood International Services in 2000 and AccuRisk Solutions in 2017.

Over the span of his career, Dan has served on multiple boards of directors and been a respected speaker on relevant industry topics.

Dan joined the team when Ryan Specialty and AccuRisk Solutions joined forces in 2023.
Phone: 312-481-7159
President and CEO

John Zern

John Zern is President and CEO of Ryan Specialty Benefits. He joined Ryan Specialty in 2021 to launch the benefits division.

Prior to joining Ryan Specialty, John served as CEO, Global Health Solutions & CEO, North America: Commercial Risk and Health Solutions for Aon from 2014 to 2020. Previously, he acted as Aon’s Executive Vice President and Global Health Leader. Before his time with Aon, John was Senior Vice President of Marsh & McLennan Companies Health business, and he began his career as a Group Representative and Senior Sales Executive for Aetna.

For over 30 years, John has worked with clients on health and risk strategies spanning healthcare reform, intellectual property, wellness, cyber, pharmacy, data analytics, claim and employee advocacy, clinical capabilities, and private health exchanges. He has worked closely with insurance company leaders to build innovative solutions addressing some of the biggest challenges facing employers.

Integrated Health Solutions

In today’s market, your clients are looking for plans their employees will utilize. Our Integrated Health Solution provides a turnkey offering as well as select flexibility to support your clients’ needs.

Integrated Health Products:

  • Medical
  • Pharmacy
  • Care Management
  • Complex Claim Review
  •  Provider Network Options

Integrated Health Services:

  • RFP Generation
  • Delegated Underwriting
  • Access to Industry-Leading Carriers
  • Data Analytics

Retail brokers can request a quote by contacting a local representative. Visit our interactive map.

Advisory Solutions

There is much more to an employee benefits plan than a cost-effective financial plan. Your clients need immediate access to experts and services to manage specialized health conditions. By working with our team of in-house clinical and pharmacy resources, Ryan Specialty Benefits offers a wide range of point solutions.

Advisory Products:

  • Care Management Programs and Services
  • Pharmacy Consulting
  • Complex Claim Intervention
  • Claims Reimbursement Service
  • Ancillary Benefits Placement
  • Occupational Accident Product

Advisory Services:

  • RFP Generation
  • Consulting
  • Access to Industry-Leading Carriers
  • Data Analytics

Retail brokers can request a quote by contacting a local representative. Visit our interactive map.

Financial Solutions

Ryan Specialty Benefits offers an array of self-funded solutions for groups of all sizes. With our delegated underwriting authority, in-house actuarial team, and data-driven plan design, we can provide you with an innovative, cost-effective solution for your clients.

Financial Products:

  • Stop Loss Placement
  • Group Benefit Captive
  • Single Parent Captive
  • Level Funded Solutions

Financial Services:

  • RFP Generation
  • Delegated Underwriting
  • Access to Industry-Leading Carriers
  • Data Analytics

Retail brokers can request a quote by contacting a local representative. Visit our interactive map.