Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan (#604)

  • $ 7 B
  • Insurance
  • United States
  • M
  • 89 Years

About Me

Patrick Ryan is founder and executive chairman of Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Holdings, a wholesale brokerage and specialty insurance firm. His first brokerage, Ryan Insurance, merged with Combined Insurance in 1982 to form Aon, one of the largest insurance firms today. He left Aon in 2008 after 41 years as CEO, and founded what became Ryan Specialty Holdings two years later. In 2021, Ryan brought RSH public in an IPO that valued the company at $1.3 billion. Ryan and his wife were already the largest benefactors in Northwestern's history before announcing a $480 million gift to their alma mater in 2021.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Patrick Ryan’s rise and global influence.

  • #461   Billionaires (2026)
  • #123   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Patrick Ryan’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $6.6B (May 4, 2026)