Trean Re Growth Continues, Appoints Sean P. Ryan as COO to Provide Reinsurance Broking Options to Small to Mid-Sized Insurance Companies

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trean Reinsurance Services, LLC., a division of Trean Corporation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean P. Ryan as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President to support Trean Re's continued growth and increasing market presence in providing unique and customized risk management solutions to small to mid-sized insurance companies, captives, risk retention groups, and specialty insurers. Prior to Trean Re, Ryan held senior reinsurance positions with Swiss Re, CNA Re, and Carvill where he was a SVP focused on captive, pool and RRG production. According to Ryan, "Trean Corporation has a unique platform in that it offers our clients strong reinsurance expertise, strong underwriting capabilities and access to insurance company capital. This combination positions us well for continued growth in our traditional market of small to mid size insurance companies and the alternative market segment."

Trean Corporation, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is an independent company providing their clients unparalleled reinsurance intermediary services through Trean Re, access to Benchmark Insurance Company, an "A-" A.M. Best rated property and casualty company, plus underwriting and claims management services through Trean Underwriting Managers, LLC.

Andrew O’Brien, President of Trean Corporation and President of Trean Re commented, “During a time of consolidation in our industry, Trean Re continues to provide reinsurance buyers a choice in who they do business with and our unmatched service capabilities provide longevity in our highly valued client relationships. Sean has led our increased production in 2010 and will lead our significant expansion opportunities in 2011 and beyond.”

Trean Reinsurance Services, LLC., formerly known as MRC, was formed in 1996 as a specialty lines reinsurance intermediary. The holding company, Trean Corporation, owns Benchmark Insurance Company and Trean Underwriting Managers, LLC. Please visit our websites: www.treancorp.com and www.treanre.com.

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