Staff Directory

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.

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 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.