Design Highlights
- Travis Murnan has been appointed Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at ICW Specialty, set to launch solutions in 2026.
- Murnan brings nearly 15 years of experience in insurance, specializing in actuarial pricing and alternative risk consulting.
- ICW Specialty, established in 2025, aims to provide durable, long-term risk solutions using advanced data and analytics.
- Leadership emphasizes integrity, humility, and a people-first culture, fostering strong partnerships and teamwork.
- Murnan is committed to shaping innovative risk management strategies and collaborating with a talented team.
ICW Group has just made a bold move by appointing Travis Murnan as the Head of Alternative Risk Transfer for ICW Specialty. That’s right, folks. He’s got the title, and he’s got the chops. Murnan is set to design, build, and scale the Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) capability for the newly minted ICW Specialty, which is gearing up to launch its ART solutions in 2026. Talk about a timeline! The specialty unit itself is just getting its feet wet, having been established last year in 2025. Clearly, ICW Group is serious about expanding its specialized risk solutions.
With nearly 15 years in the insurance industry, Murnan isn’t just some guy off the street. He’s been around the block. His background? Actuarial pricing, captive insurance, and alternative risk consulting. You name it, he’s done it. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President and Analytics Practice Leader at Lockton. That’s a fancy title for someone who knows how to crunch numbers and make them work. He’s a credentialed actuary, which means he can probably calculate the odds of your cat winning a race against a turtle.
Murnan brings nearly 15 years of insurance expertise, specializing in actuarial pricing and alternative risk consulting—definitely not your average guy!
Murnan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of the Ozarks. So, yeah, he’s not just a pretty face; his education supports his knack for data and analytics. This is where the rubber meets the road for ICW Specialty as they aim to deliver durable, long-term risk solutions for their clients. Murnan is expected to leverage advanced data, analytics, and actuarial modeling. Sounds impressive, right? ART solutions are part of a broader growth strategy that emphasizes innovative risk solutions for complex customer needs, which includes the introduction of Alternative Risk Transfer solutions. While traditional general liability insurance protects against third-party bodily injury and property damage claims, alternative risk transfer solutions offer customized approaches for businesses with more complex risk profiles.
Tracey Estes, a key player at ICW, is all but gushing over Murnan’s expertise. He’s got a “rare depth” of knowledge, and his strategic mindset helps him turn insights into solutions. Pretty much, they’re banking on him to lead with integrity and humility. A people-first organization? Who knew insurance could be so heartwarming?
Murnan himself is excited, claiming he’s thrilled to build and lead the ART capability. He’s ready to shape the future of company partnerships and work alongside a talented team. An exciting next chapter? Sure, if you’re into risk management and analytics. For the rest of us, let’s hope this ART thing works out.
