Ryan Specialty rebrands Leopanthera as Ryan Financial Lines

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty , has rebranded Leopanthera as Ryan Financial Lines, effective January 1, 2026. Leopanthera, which specializes in diversified financial lines underwriting on a global basis, joined Ryan Specialty through Innovisk Capital Partners in November 2024.

Founded in 2017, the Leopanthera team has built a presence across London and international markets, trading with more than 50 Lloyd’s brokers in 105 countries and serving approximately 1,200 insureds across 67 industries. The business is backed by high quality underwriting capacity and now operates out of Ryan Specialty’s London office.

Liz Hanlon and Paul Russell, co-founders of Leopanthera, continue to lead the international platform as managing directors of Ryan Financial Lines International. The pair bring more than 60 years of combined experience in financial lines underwriting and global specialty markets, with prior leadership roles spanning firms including Markel, Argo, DUAL, and AIG.

“The rebrand to Ryan Financial Lines marks an exciting milestone in our international growth strategy. 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. This expansion broadens our global footprint and strengthens our ability to deliver bespoke, best-in-class coverage for complex financial risks across diverse markets.” – Rich Winborn, CEO of Ryan Financial Lines, International.