Ryan Specialty Acquires Innovisk from Abry Partners and BHMS
November 4, 2024
Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) has completed the acquisition of Innovisk (Innovisk Capital Partners) from private equity firms Abry Partners and BHMS Investments. Innovisk, a London‑headquartered portfolio of seven specialty MGUs, will join Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers to expand product innovation, underwriting capabilities and international specialty lines.
- Buyers
- Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN)
- Targets
- Innovisk (Innovisk Capital Partners)
- Sellers
- Abry Partners, BHMS Investments, LP
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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