Ryan Cushway Appointed Head of International and U.K. Casualty Insurance with Leanne Bellows assuming the role of Head of Excess Casualty in London

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Ryan Cushway has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of International and U.K. Casualty Insurance, effective August 1, 2025.

Ryan joined Aspen in 2017, where he has held several senior underwriting roles, demonstrating Aspen’s focus on developing talent and positioning the Company’s teams for future success. Since January 2023, Ryan has been leading the U.K. Casualty portfolio, consistently delivering strong results for Aspen, its clients and broker partners.

This new role consolidates leadership across Aspen’s U.K. entities and streamlines the Company’s approach to casualty insurance, reaffirming the foundation for continued growth and innovation. As part of this transition, Leanne Bellows will assume the role of Head of Excess Casualty in London, reporting to Ryan. In addition, Richard Spinks and the International Environmental team will now report into Ryan under this restructured leadership model, alongside the U.K. Casualty team.

Dan Osman, Active Underwriter Syndicate 4711 and CUO AIUK, said: “This new structure marks an exciting step in aligning our leadership with the evolving needs of our business and clients. I’m thrilled to welcome Ryan and Leanne into their new roles and look forward to the impact they’ll continue to make.”

This new structure marks an exciting step in aligning our leadership with the evolving needs of our business and clients. I’m thrilled to welcome Ryan and Leanne into their new roles and look forward to the impact they’ll continue to make.

Dan Osman Active Underwriter Syndicate 4711 and CUO AIUK