Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Pittsburg, KS
Established in 1969, Ryan Insurance has built a reputation as a leading provider of insurance expertise and ethical representation. With over five decades of experience, we serve clients in Southeast Kansas and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions across commercial, personal, and employee benefit insurance lines. Our team of 13 dedicated professionals, averaging 15+ years of industry experience, represents 19 carriers and 7 brokerages to deliver comprehensive coverage options.We prioritize personalized service, including same-day responses for claims, endorsements, and certificate requests, ensuring clients always have access to their account managers. As a KAIA member, we maintain the highest service standards while actively supporting our community through financial and volunteer efforts. Our commitment to transparency, market access, and advocacy has earned us the trust of generations of clients.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Personal Insurance
Employee Benefits
Life Insurance
Risk Management
Claims Assistance
Policy Reviews
Loss Control
Community Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of local insurance expertise and carrier relationships
- Our team provides personalized service with same-day response guarantees
- We maintain 24/7 client access to producers and account managers
- Our community involvement includes financial and volunteer commitments
- We guarantee renewal policy reviews with the same rigor as new clients
Associations and certifications
- Kansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA)
What people say
Personalized service
Knowledgeable staff
Responsive claims handling
Community commitment
Tailored solutions
Services
Commercial Insurance
Ryan Insurance provides comprehensive commercial insurance solutions tailored to business needs. We offer protection against property damage, liability claims, and operational risks through multiple carriers. Our expertise includes complex programs like self-funded plans, captives, and construction wrap-ups, ensuring businesses maintain financial stability during disruptions while implementing effective loss control strategies.
Personal Insurance
We offer personalized personal insurance products protecting homeowners, auto owners, and individuals. Our services include property coverage, auto insurance, boat and motorcycle policies, and umbrella protection. By accessing multiple carriers, we help clients find optimal coverage for their homes, vehicles, and valuable assets while offering package discounts for combined policies.
Employee Benefits
Ryan Insurance designs employee benefit programs including health, life, disability, and dental insurance. We help businesses implement competitive benefits packages while managing premium costs and administrative requirements. Our services ensure employers meet regulatory standards while providing valuable protections that enhance employee satisfaction and retention through customized plan designs.
Life Insurance
We offer diverse life insurance solutions including term, whole, universal, and variable life policies. Our services cover estate planning, key person insurance, and family protection strategies with optional riders for long-term care or accelerated benefits. We help clients secure financial futures for dependents while addressing business continuity needs through customized life insurance products.
Risk Management
Our risk management services focus on identifying business exposures and implementing mitigation strategies. We provide loss control assessments, premium containment solutions, and customized insurance programs through top-rated carriers. This proactive approach helps clients minimize potential losses while maintaining cost-effective coverage tailored to their specific industry requirements.
People
Wally Wilson
President
With extensive experience in captives and commercial insurance, Wally leads Ryan Insurance since joining in 2016. He previously worked with top agencies in Kansas City and Joplin, bringing expertise in large retention programs and commercial/personal lines coverage to benefit clients.
Blake Barto
Vice President
A Pittsburg State University finance graduate, Blake joined Ryan Insurance in 2021. He handles production and service operations, leveraging his knowledge of insurance markets and client needs to deliver comprehensive solutions while maintaining strong community connections.
Katie Swerzy
Community Engagement & Marketing Director
Since 2014, Katie has served as marketing director and community liaison. A Pittsburg native with PSU degrees, she combines insurance expertise with local business knowledge while teaching marketing courses at Pittsburg State University's Kelce College of Business.
Mike Ryan
Loss Control Specialist
Former Baker Township Fire Chief Mike provides property loss control expertise. His fire safety background helps clients implement effective risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with safety codes and minimizing potential insurance claims through proactive prevention measures.
Annetta Trammell
Operations Manager
With 38 years of insurance experience including underwriting and leadership roles at national agencies, Annetta manages commercial accounts. She ensures efficient operations and high service standards for Ryan Insurance's largest business clients.
Questions
What types of insurance does Ryan Insurance offer?
We provide commercial insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, and risk management solutions tailored to individual and business needs.
How does Ryan Insurance handle claims assistance?
We guarantee same-day claims filing with dedicated support throughout the process, ensuring prompt resolution and advocacy during critical times.
Do you serve areas outside Pittsburg?
Yes, we serve Arma, KS, Southeast Kansas, and surrounding areas with both office locations and mobile client support services.
What makes Ryan Insurance different from other agencies?
Our 50+ years of local experience, 24/7 client access, and commitment to community set us apart while maintaining industry-leading service standards.
How do you help businesses with risk management?
We provide customized risk assessments, loss control strategies, and access to top-rated carriers to help businesses minimize exposures and financial risks.
