About Us

Our History

SUITELIFE, originally a division of Venture Programs Inc., was created in 2009 to provide an all lines insurance solution for golf and destination resorts. In 2012 the program expanded to include 4 & 5 star Hotel properties and by 2014 SUITELIFE began writing luxury Boutique Hotels, Condo Hotels and Hotel Management Companies. In 2019, SUITELIFE joined the Ryan Specialty family and became part of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, the managing general underwriting specialty of Ryan Specialty. Today, SUITELIFE is one of the leading underwriting managers for upscale lodging risks.

Our History

SUITELIFE, originally a division of Venture Programs Inc., was created in 2009 to provide an all lines insurance solution for golf and destination resorts. In 2012 the program expanded to include 4 & 5 star Hotel properties and by 2014 SUITELIFE began writing luxury Boutique Hotels, Condo Hotels and Hotel Management Companies. In 2019, SUITELIFE joined the Ryan Specialty Group family and became part of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, the managing general underwriting specialty of Ryan Specialty Group. Today, SUITELIFE is one of the leading underwriting managers for upscale lodging risks.

SUITELIFE works with top-rated insurance companies, specialty claims administrators and offers strategic loss prevention relationships to help retail agents and brokers better control their client’s exposure to risk. The SUITELIFE program is customized for each type hotel or resort; combining comprehensive coverage, responsive underwriting, exceptional service, risk management tools and competitive premiums, available exclusively through independent insurance agents and brokers.

As a corporate member of our community, SUITELIFE strives to be a catalyst for positive change. We embrace our responsibility to support the underserved in our community, to support the protection of our environment, to promote a positive culture for all team members, and do our small part to help make the world a better place.

Best-In-Class

SUITELIFE provides best-in-class insurance and risk management solutions for lodging risks. Here are just a few reasons to choose SUITELIFE for your specialty clients.

National Programs

Our programs are available in all states.
Exclusive Markets

Our programs use proprietary forms and exclusive underwriting relationships that are only available through SUITELIFE.
Multiple Carriers

SUITELIFE maintains underwriting authority for multiple superb carriers enabling our underwriters to select and offer tailored solutions for your client.
Open Market

Unlike carrier appointments, we do not require any premium commitment although we do have minimum account premium requirements.
Dedicated Industry Expertise

Our underwriters focus solely on their respective program or industry (i.e. lodging). We know hotel and resort operations, the competitive landscape, claim trends, pricing, and the services and features to offer your client that will have the most impact.

Dedicated Risk Management Services

In addition to the loss control and claim services provided by the issuing carrier, SUITELIFE’s risk management department oversees all activities to ensure proper implementation, reporting and accountability.
Competitive Rates

We provide pricing stability to the lodging industry and are dedicated to providing top notch coverage and risk services for the premium.
Industry Support

We belong to many of the same organizations as you and your clients:
- BLLA & Stay Boutique – Boutique Lifestyle & Lodging Association
- HFTP – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
- Independent Lodging Conference
Stability

Our team has provided insurance solutions to the lodging industry since 2009.

Key Business Relationships

SUITELIFE is committed to offering the high quality insurance products and services with the industries we serve. We take great pride in the strategic relationships we have built and are committed to long-term stability and mutual respect for all involved within the insurance distribution chain.

Insurance Carriers

Zurich
Allianz
SCOR

Open Markets

Key Risk
NOVA (Hanover RE)

Claims & Risk Management

Zurich
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Loss Control Services
Peninsula Insurance Bureau (PIB)
Key Risk
NOVA
Chubb

Connection to Ryan Specialty

SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers is a part of the Ryan Specialty family. Ryan Specialty is a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Ryan Specialty provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration and risk management services by acting as a managing underwriter and wholesale broker. Ryan Specialty’s mission is to provide industry-leading innovative specialty insurance solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. ryansg.com (NYSE: RYAN)

Ryan Specialty was founded in 2010 by Patrick G. Ryan, the widely respected insurance veteran, founder and former Chairman and CEO of Aon Corporation. Mr. Ryan saw the need in the marketplace for a specialty organization dedicated exclusively to creating sophisticated insurance solutions for risks that demand innovation, proven leadership, outstanding industry expertise and quality services on behalf of brokers, agents and carriers.

Within Ryan Specialty, SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers falls within the Underwriting Managers specialty. Underwriting Managers delivers an independent and entrepreneurial approach to the specialty lines space by providing a unique platform for operational, legal, actuarial and technical support. Underwriting Managers’ exceptional resources and back office support allows underwriters to be focused on the risk itself, delivering a superior level of service to brokers, agents and carriers.