RT Specialty names president of comp practice

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 succeeds former president of comp Viviane Woodcock, who retired on Aug. 31.

Mr. Mitchell, who joined RT Specialty in 2020, was most recently executive vice president of the comp program, RT Specialty said.

The insurer’s comp program includes trucking, health care, and restaurants with delivery services.