Simone Klein
Litigation Specialist
Simone brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry to the Health Care Division of Gallagher Risk Management Services. She has served in various roles with State Farm Insurance and Cincinnati Insurance Company, as well as being a small business owner and producer of Insurance and Financial Services in the State of Alabama. She has managed claims personnel and files across the states of Alabama, Louisiana, and the entire United States following catastrophes. She specialized in litigation files and large losses. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1990 and has obtained the AIC and AIM designations . She is currently obtaining her CPCU designation. She has secured Series 6, Series 63, Alabama Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance licenses and is a Notary Public for the state of Alabama.
Matt Tully, Esq.
Litigation Specialist
Matt is a Litigation Specialist in the Health Care Division of Gallagher Risk Management Services. He is experienced in negotiating conditional payment claims with Medicare and projecting Medicare Set-aside needs for a wide range of cases. He also reviewed and negotiated contracts for research and clinical trials with industry sponsors on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Matt received his B.A. Degree from Birmingham- Southern College, an M.A. in English from UAB and a J.D. from Cumberland School of Law.
Ryean Stewart, Esq.
Litigation Specialist
Ryean is a Litigation Manager in the Healthcare Practice Group. Ryean graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law. She continued her education and obtained a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. Ryean is licensed to practice law in Alabama and Florida.
Ryean has several years of litigation experience defending various types of insurance disputes including defense of medical malpractice claims against nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers. As a Litigation Manager, Ryean consults with clients on claims and coverage issues, negotiates for positive client outcomes, actively researches and obtains claims information, and formulates plans of action that achieve favorable claims resolutions.
Tara Iona
Claims Advocate
Tara is a Claims Advocate with the Senior Living Practice Group. She joined Arthur J. Gallagher in March 2019 as a Commercial Claims Service Representative serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Tara obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and began her career as a recruiter with a search firm specializing in the adhesives and coatings industry.
Prior to joining Arthur J. Gallagher, Tara served as the Assistant for Administration and Finance for a church in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has volunteered for numerous schools and organizations including serving as the Director of Volunteers for the non-profit Marley's Mission and as a member of the Advisory Board for Penn State Scranton.
Richeryl Hill
Claims Advocate
Richeryl Hill is a Claims Advocate with the Senior Living Practice Group. She joined Arthur J. Gallagher in June 2023. Richeryl graduated from Faulkner University with a B.S. degree in Business. Prior to joining Gallagher she managed multiple roles at State Farm ranging from personal lines insurance to subrogation to claims. Richeryl brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role.
In her free time, Richeryl enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family.