Management Team
Torrence W. Brownyard
Tory likes to joke that he’s been a part of Brownyard Group® since birth; he formally began working for the family business in 1982. In his more than 40 years with Brownyard, he has served in a variety of roles and has a deep knowledge of many aspects of the company, as well as of industries served by Brownyard Group.
In addition to his responsibilities as President, he currently spearheads the Brownguard® security guard insurance and the PI Protect® investigative insurance programs. He prides himself on being able to assist agents and brokers in meeting their clients’ needs.
Tory is a highly-regarded subject matter expert in the field of Security insurance and has contributed to industry publications such as Security Magazine and has been featured regularly in leading insurance publications such as Best’s Review and Rough Notes. He has a CPCU certification and a B.S. in Finance from Bentley College.
Sean Brownyard
Sean is responsible for managing SASSI®, salon & spa specialty insurance, and Foundation®, cosmetics manufacturers program, as well as overseeing staffing, budgeting and workflow coordination. His well-rounded background allows him to understand the dynamics among the various stakeholders in the insurance market and also to contribute contacts and expertise to Brownyard.
Sean joined Brownyard Group in 2005 with nearly a decade of primary and reinsurance experience under his belt. He served as Senior Underwriter in the Financial Products Division of Kemper Insurance/Axis Insurance, a Reinsurance Broker for Large Professional Lines at Aon Re, Inc., and a broker at the Nicholson Leslie Group in London. He has a B.S. in Management Finance from Fairfield University.
Ryan Brownyard
Ryan is an integral part of the management team for the Brownguard® security guard insurance and PI Protect® investigative insurance programs, in addition to overseeing underwriting procedures across all programs. While at Brownyard, he has worked to ensure the insurance needs of clients are promptly and expertly met, while also developing unique and important coverage innovations. Ryan is a proud graduate of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and later returned home to earn his law degree from Hofstra University Law School.
Prior to joining the Brownyard Group in 2020, Ryan was a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years, most recently at Lavallee Law Offices, PLLC. His legal background has proven vital in helping to assess potential risks for clients and shape strategies to mitigate them. He brings a disciplined, analytical approach to underwriting that strengthens Brownyard’s programs and supports long-term client success.
Rich Randazzo
Rich oversees all claims operations for both Brownyard Claims Management (BCM) and Invision®, ensuring compliance with best claims practices. He oversees employee training and development, systems integration and performance evaluation, and he also serves as liaison with Arch Insurance Company for third party claims administration.
For over 30 years, Rich has been an integral part of the Brownyard Group team, forging quality business relationships and friendships within the industry and striving to achieve the most fair and responsible results for clients. During his time at Brownyard, he has been Vice President and Assistant Vice President of BCM, Claims Manager and Claims Examiner.
Prior to joining Brownyard, Rich served as Vice President for Casualty Claims at the Robert Plan Corporation. He also held many claims roles at Allstate Insurance Co., from Claim Examiner to Market Claim Manager. He has a B.A. in Economics from Susquehanna University and is a certified Casualty Adjuster in New York and other states.
Bryan Brownyard
In his 60 years with Brownyard Group, Bryan has done it all. He joined his father in building the company early in its history and has served as a Policy Typist, Bookkeeper, Salesman, Vice President and President over the years.
As Chairman, he is primarily responsible for administration and overseeing the PCOpro® Pest Control program, in addition to keeping everyone laughing. He values being a part of a family business, which has allowed him to work with his father, brothers, sons and daughter-in-law.
Prior to Brownyard, Bryan began his insurance career as an Underwriter at Zurich Insurance Co.
