Ryan Specialty to acquire Ethos Specialty Insurance’s P&C MGUs

Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the P&C MGUs owned by Ethos Specialty Insurance, from Ascot Group. Ethos P&C was founded in 2017 by Ascot Group and will become a part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division of Ryan Specialty. Ethos’ Transactional Liability MGU is not included in the transaction and will remain with Ascot.

Ethos P&C comprises eight programs which underwrite on behalf of a diversified panel of insurance carriers. In the property division, the firm specializes in manufacturing, processing & warehousing, excess property, wind deductible buydowns, and all other perils buydowns. Ethos P&C’s casualty coverages include New York contractors, construction wraps, real estate and CleanTech general liability.

“Ethos P&C has established itself as an underwriting manager offering innovation and excellent service in niche specialty lines. Their entrepreneurial spirit and complementary portfolio add depth and breadth to Ryan Specialty. We welcome this team of highly experienced underwriters and look forward to our future together.” – Patrick G. Ryan, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Ryan Specialty.

“Ethos Specialty is a thriving underwriting services business that, since inception, has achieved strong growth and profitability for its trading partners, while bringing innovative specialty insurance programs to the market. We are proud of the many accomplishments of our team and are confident that this strategic transaction will both advance Ascot’s long-term platform optimization goals and foster new opportunities for the Ethos P&C team under Ryan Specialty’s ownership.” – Jonathan Zaffino, Ascot Group CEO and President.

Ethos P&C generated approximately $11 million of operating revenue for the 12 months ended June 30, 2024.