Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Appoints Anthony President of US Assure
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, appointed Amber Anthony as president of US Assure. Anthony will continue to oversee marketing, sales and distribution in her ongoing capacity as president and chief marketing officer.
With her promotion, Alan Ferguson, CEO of US Assure, separates president from his title.
Anthony joined US Assure in 2013 and helped shape the organization’s marketplace presence and growth agenda. During her tenure, Anthony has led efforts to establish and elevate the US Assure brand, introduced data-driven tools for customer management and performance measurement, and implemented tactics to expand new business. She has also been a driving force behind initiatives to increase lead acquisition and conversion, strengthen distributor engagement, boost qualified submissions and advance the overall customer experience.
As part of this leadership transition, US Assure also announced the appointments of Steve Bristow as chief operating officer, Rachele Holden as chief underwriting officer and Jay Yuskis as chief information officer.
CRC Group Makes Brokerage and Underwriting Additions
CRC Group added several members to its growing Specialty team.
AJ Cruz joined CRC Specialty as a broker and assistant vice president aligned with CRC’s Chicago, Illinois, office. A specialist in public sector and education risks, he focuses on structuring solutions for municipalities, educational institutions, and other public entities with complex exposures. Cruz is based in Temecula, California,
Alec Davidson joined CRC Specialty as a property broker based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has a background in business development and distribution strategy. Davidson is known for his market insight and for connecting retail partners with specialized solutions that address complex risk needs.
Ryan Mallory joined CRC Specialty as an underwriter near Richmond, Virginia. He has experience in business development and client engagement, with a focus on supporting growth and maintaining strong partner relationships. Mallory’s background in sales and market analysis supports his approach to underwriting and portfolio development.
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