Brian Specht

Overview

Brian Specht serves as Chief Business Officer at Fairmatic[1][3]. Specht holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin[10]. Prior to joining Fairmatic in October 2021[3], Specht held leadership positions at Coalition, Inc. from June 2019 to October 2021[4]. Specht's earlier career included roles at Aon as Chief Underwriting Officer from May 2014 to April 2019[5], at Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers as Executive Vice President from January 2013 to May 2014[6], and multiple positions at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company spanning from August 2006 to November 2012[7][8][9]. Specht currently also serves as Chief Underwriting and Growth Officer at Katalyx beginning in February 2026[2].

Career history

1. KChief Underwriting and Growth OfficerFeb 2026 to presentKatalyx
2. Chief Business OfficerOct 2021 to presentFairmatic
3. CILeadership TeamJun 2019 to Oct 2021Coalition, Inc.
4. AChief Underwriting OfficerMay 2014 to Apr 2019Aon
5. RSExecutive Vice PresidentJan 2013 to May 2014Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers
6. FFVice President and National Professional Liability Product ExecutiveSep 2010 to Nov 2012Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
7. FFVice President, South Region Underwriting ExecutiveJan 2009 to Aug 2010Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
8. FFVice President, Specialty Casualty Product ExecutiveAug 2006 to Jan 2009Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
9. CLeadership TeamCoalition

Education

1. TUBBA, Finance1984 - 1988The University of Texas·at Austin