iCAN Welcome Ryan Speciality on our Bronze Sponsorship in 2026
iCAN is proud to announce that Ryan Specialty has confirmed sponsorship at our Bronze level.
The partnership will support iCAN’s mission to address the challenges facing ethnic minorities working in the insurance industry. Ryan Specialty’s sponsorship will also support iCAN’s initiatives designed to help ethnic minorities progress into senior roles, and to attract a diverse talent pool to the insurance sector.
We are delighted to welcome Ryan Specialty to our expanding network of partners that are committed to enhancing multicultural inclusion and diverse leadership within organisations in the UK insurance industry.
More about Ryan Specialty
Ryan Specialty is a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers, providing distribution, underwriting, product development, administration and risk management services by acting as a wholesale broker and a managing underwriter.
Their culture of empowerment and teamwork provides their brokers and underwriters with the flexibility and agility to react to opportunities in the marketplace to best serve the needs of clients.
Their team members adhere to the highest standards of the industry and are inspired by creativity, innovation and hard work. It is with these attributes that they have achieved excellent organic growth which is core to their strategy.
The sponsorship
This partnership will directly support key iCAN initiatives, including our INspire mentoring platform, the iCAN Apply jobs board, and iCANConnect – our peer network for D&I professionals. It will also help power flagship events such as ‘Coffee with the CEO’ and provide networking, development and visibility opportunities for our 14,000+ members across the UK and globally.
Vicky LeFevre, Senior Vice President, International Head of HR and Chris Newby, General Counsel, Ryan Specialty International, commented:
“Working with iCAN is both a values commitment and a business imperative. In 2026, the insurance industry succeeds by understanding people as deeply as we understand risk.
Cultural awareness and inclusion strengthen trust, sharpen insights, and fuel innovation, making our industry more relevant, resilient, and future‑ready”
Learn more about Ryan Specialty
About iCAN
The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) is a leading organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector. Established in 2017, iCAN has been instrumental in spotlighting cultural awareness, fostering talent, and championing diversity within the industry.