Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management arm of Ryan Specialty, announced the appointment of Jeff Smith as Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Ryan Specialty Renewables business, effective immediately.
Ryan Specialty Renewables is the arm of RSUM that manages the general underwriting business and is focused on delivering renewable energy and energy transition solutions globally.
This announcement includes the rebranding and unification of RSUM’s three existing renewable energy MGUs (PERse North America, PERse International and Albus). The MGU rebrand will be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
Through a comprehensive, unified platform, Ryan Specialty Renewables offers a broad range of renewable energy insurance products and services to clients and capital providers.
The business offers a comprehensive suite of solutions by integrating specialized global capabilities, underwriting expertise and strong market relationships. This global strategy for managing power and renewable energy risks ensures deep industry proficiency and quality service for large and mid-market insureds.
Jeff Smith commented: “Ryan Specialty Renewables represents the next stage in our evolution as a global renewables and power platform. By bringing together exceptional talent, market relationships, underwriting expertise, risk engineering and claims support, we are strengthening our ability to deliver market-leading solutions and enhanced services in the global renewable energy insurance market.”
Miles Wuller, CEO of RSUM, said: “I have had the opportunity to work directly with Jeff since he co-founded PERse in 2011. His leadership, market expertise with capital providers and brokers, and strategic perspective were evident throughout.
“I’m excited to see Jeff combine the strengths of PERse North America, PERse International and Albus to deliver the best of our three brands to global clients, brokers and capital providers, positioning Ryan Specialty Renewables as a global leader focused on growth, execution and operational excellence.”
