Technical Risk Underwriters Announces Strategic Leadership Promotions and Advances Construction Risk Management Through Technology Platform

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 | AUSTIN, TX - Technical Risk Underwriters ("TRU"), the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' ("RSUM") managing general underwriter ("MGU") specializing in complex first-party risks for the construction industry, today announced strategic leadership promotions that position the organization for its next phase of growth, while continuing to advance the capabilities of its proprietary TRU Risk Management Platform. TRU is part of RSUM, the underwriting management specialty of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN).

Strategic Leadership Promotions

Earlier this year, Nick Hays was promoted to President. Nick joined TRU in 2023 and has been instrumental in shaping the company's risk management platform. A former Navy SEAL, Fortune 500 solutions architect, and performance coach for NBA and NFL organizations, he brings a unique blend of leadership, technical innovation, and operational excellence to the organization.

Aaron Reissner has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Aaron has been an integral member of the team since 2012 and has helped shape the organization's success through his technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to underwriting excellence. His deep knowledge of Course of Construction risks and strong industry relationships will continue to support broker engagement, strategic growth, and key initiatives throughout the company.

"Elevating Nick and Aaron reflects the strength of the team we have built and the momentum behind everything TRU is bringing to the market. Having these individuals in these key leadership roles positions TRU to accelerate its technology, underwriting, and risk management vision," said Chris Burns, CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters.

Advancing the Future of Construction Risk Management

With its strengthened leadership team, the organization continues to advance its vision for modern construction risk management through the TRU Risk Management Platform, a technology driven ecosystem that combines project intelligence, risk management, workflow automation, and stakeholder communication into a single operating environment.

Designed specifically for Builder's Risk projects, the platform provides brokers and their clients - developers, contractors, risk managers - as well as carrier trading partners with greater visibility into project activity, loss control initiatives, site conditions, and emerging risks throughout the construction lifecycle. By replacing fragmented communication and manual processes with a centralized repository of information, the platform enables stakeholders to make faster decisions, improve accountability, and achieve better risk outcomes.

"Construction risk management has historically been reactive and fragmented," said Nick Hays, President of Technical Risk Underwriters. "TRU is helping create a more connected experience that improves communication, transparency, and decision-making across the construction ecosystem. Our ambition is to be at the forefront of how technology and data are applied to Builder's Risk and construction risk management, creating meaningful value for brokers, their clients, and carrier trading partners alike."

Nick Hays can be reached at [email protected] or +1 512.550.3729.

Aaron Reissner can be reached at [email protected] or +1 512-982-1789.

About Technical Risk Underwriters ("TRU")

Technical Risk Underwriters is a specialty underwriter of first-party insurance for Course of Construction risks. TRU consists of professional engineers and construction specialists with the skill, knowledge and experience to advise on complex exposures. Brokers rely on TRU to provide market-leading service and expertise for aligning policy coverage and customized loss-control programs with each client's unique exposures. To learn more, please visit truins.com.

About Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers is an industry leader in delegated authority underwriting services. Our family of managing general underwriters and national programs have the expertise and authority to design, underwrite, bind, and administer a diverse portfolio of risks. Our value proposition originates with our 1600+ industry professionals who are empowered by centralized technical support and policy lifecycle administration, coupled with a broad distribution network of retail and wholesale brokers. We have been diligently servicing our valued clients and trading partners since our establishment in 2010 and now have operations in North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. To learn more, please visit rsum.com.

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