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ARU
500 W. 5th Street
Ste. 800
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Ryan Lay, MS, CFPS, GSP, CRM, AINS

Loss Control Manager


Ryan Lay writes on agriculture insurance and risk management for IRMI.com Expert Commentary. He is a loss control manager at ARU, specializing in evaluating risk exposures and enacting proactive risk mitigation solutions.

He holds a master's degree in safety, security, and emergency management and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) through the National Fire Protection Association. Additionally, he holds multiple industry designations, including Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) and Associate in General Insurance.

Mr. Lay leverages his technical expertise alongside disciplined underwriting practices to help clients identify risks, improve safety outcomes, and make informed decisions. His practical, solutions-focused approach supports ARU's commitment to effective, forward-thinking risk management.


Articles

Agricultural Insurance

Combustible Dust: The Ignored Hazard and Hidden Cost in Agribusiness

May 15, 2026 | Ryan Lay