RT Specialty, the wholesale broking unit of Chicago-based insurer Ryan Specialty, on Monday named Jim Mitchell president of its national workers compensation practice.
Mr. Mitchell replaces former president of comp Viviane Woodcock, who retired on Aug. 31.
Mr. Mitchell, who joined RT Specialty in 2020, and was most recently executive vice president of the comp program, has leadership experience with designing proprietary comp programs in hard-to-place industries, and his promotion is expected to benefit the insurer’s 10 comp programs, RT Specialty said in a news release.
The insurer’s comp program includes trucking, health care, and restaurants with delivery services.
The insurer said Mr. Mitchell’s deep understanding surrounding the complex and nuanced nature of workers comp will help play a role in expanding its market presence in the sector.