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Patrick Ryan

Founder & Executive Chairman, RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS INC

Search every verified Patrick Ryan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Patrick Ryan, founder and executive chairman of Ryan Specialty Holdings, spoke on the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, discussing performance and market conditions. He noted a strong quarter in construction activity, particularly in June, while expecting more normalized levels for the rest of the year. Ryan also addressed ongoing pricing headwinds in the property sector, competition in small and middle-market casualty lines, and pressures in the builder’s risk line, attributing some challenges to broader macroeconomic uncertainty and an influx of new excess and surplus (E&S) carriers. He characterized these new carriers as client opportunities for both underwriting and distribution, stating that the capital and rate pressure are real but represent a net positive opportunity set for the company. Ryan highlighted the firm’s differentiating capabilities, including speed to market, portfolio breadth, and a track record of underwriting profits, which he said continue to attract high-quality capital. He also described construction projects as recurring income from the same sources, emphasizing strong trading relationships with larger retail brokers specializing in construction. He expressed pride in the team’s performance, noting they outperformed expectations in the quarter.

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“I never believed ever believed that the only thing that matters is what you deliver to shareholders. Now what you deliver to shareholders is critical but you deliver more value to shareholders when you are a part of your community when you are a part of helping in terms of not just the community but different social issues.”

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