Is Ryan Specialty a good company to work for?

Ryan Specialty has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 484 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Ryan Specialty to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ryan Specialty have been left by employees working as Intern , Insurance Broker and Broker .

Does Ryan Specialty pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ryan Specialty employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ryan Specialty. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ryan Specialty?

70% of Ryan Specialty employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ryan Specialty 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ryan Specialty?

Account Executive (44) , Broker Assistant (35) , Underwriter (30) , Production Associate (21) , Intern (15) , Associate Underwriter (14) , Insurance Broker (13) , Underwriting Assistant (12) , Broker (10) , Vice President (9) , Inside Broker (8) , Commercial Underwriter (7) , Associate Broker (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Internship (5)

What are the pros of working at Ryan Specialty according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people to work with on a daily basis!" ((in 28 reviews)); "Pay is competitive" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work environment for young people." ((in 11 reviews)); "Friendly Coworkers" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ryan Specialty according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours during busy season" ((in 15 reviews)); "Furthermore, the mandated HR training on DEI seems to be treated casually, with managers suggesting it be run in the background during work." ((in 11 reviews)); "Company does not care for best interest of employees, only focused on profits, does not make sound infrastructure decisions, incompetent leadership." ((in 11 reviews)); "There is little to no diversity at the corporate leadership levels." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ryan Specialty layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ryan Specialty layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ryan Specialty in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ryan Specialty locations?

Chicago , Atlanta , Richmond , Kansas City , New York , Dallas , Houston , Hunt Valley , Los Angeles , Tampa , Melville , San Francisco , Hartford , Phoenix , Charlotte , Austin , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Buffalo , Irvine , Johnstown , Birmingham , Jericho , Milwaukee , Portage , Nashville , Burbank , Sacramento , La Jolla , Baltimore

Ryan Specialty reviews

3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(448 total reviews)

Timothy Turner

89% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Ryan Specialty has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ryan Specialty employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.7 stars).

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448 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2025

Great Benefits for Entry Level/Minimum Training

Online rater

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great entry level position with great benefits and pay

Cons

Minimal training Tech Service make it hard to get issues solved

Ryan Specialty Response

1y

We appreciate you leaving a review. If you haven't yet, we encourage you to take a look at the Learning application in Workday. We have many types of training you can take to enhance your current skills or help you gain new ones! Additionally, we encourage you to join one of learning programs such as a lunch & learn. There are many to chose from!

4.0

Apr 9, 2025

Good experience but have concerns

Tax associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, communicative team management, dedication to mental health and DEI, flexible hours.

Cons

Large uptick in offshore hiring in multiple departments is concerning. Expresses record breaking profits but gives small raises.

Ryan Specialty Response

1y

We appreciate that you took the time to leave a Glassdoor review. At Ryan Specialty, we put a lot of effort in making sure that we are there for our employees from a personal health and career perspective. If you are interested in exploring opportunities to further grow your career, we encourage you to talk to your manager and HR Partner about opportunities for advancement!

2.0

Apr 4, 2025

Good pay and benefits, but at the cost of your personal life

Binding authority associate underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fully remote Low cost benefits

Cons

Long hours 30 minute lunches No work/life balance

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