CHICAGO, IL – Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) (“Ryan Specialty”), a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of J.M. Wilson Corporation (“JM Wilson”). JM Wilson is based in Michigan and its operations will become a part of RT Binding Authority, the binding authority specialty of Ryan Specialty.
Founded in 1920, JM Wilson has six offices throughout the United States. The business has a broad offering, including products ranging from personal lines to surety and is particularly well known for their transportation expertise. JM Wilson’s success in the difficult class of transportation is a result of the business’ historical underwriting profitability, which has allowed JM Wilson to maintain multi-decade relationships with high quality carriers.
Commenting on this acquisition, Ed McCormack, CEO of RT Specialty, said, “JM Wilson is very well respected in the industry, with its strong underwriting track record and client-focused approach. We are delighted to be able to add such high-quality talent to our organization. This team fills a critical need for RT Specialty, giving us a more robust Midwest binding authority presence and strengthening our transportation practice.”
David Wilson, President of JM Wilson, added, “We are thrilled to join RT Specialty and are very familiar with the team. For the past 100 years, we have prided ourselves in developing top talent and competing on expertise. Culturally, we know that Ryan Specialty shares our values. We look forward to the future as a part of the Ryan Specialty family.”
JM Wilson generated approximately $19 million of operating revenue for the 12 months ended January 31, 2025.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
Philo Smith served as exclusive financial advisor to JM Wilson.
SOURCE Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc.
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