Skyward Specialty Welcomes Christopher Peirce to Board of Directors

Core Insights - Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Christopher Peirce to its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026, as part of its strategic growth initiatives [1][3] Company Overview - Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing specialty insurance company that provides commercial property and casualty products and solutions on both non-admitted and admitted bases [4] - The company operates through nine underwriting divisions, including Accident & Health, Agriculture and Credit (Re)insurance, Captives, Construction & Energy Solutions, Global Property, Professional Lines, Specialty Programs, Surety, and Transactional E&S [4] Leadership Changes - Christopher Peirce brings 30 years of experience from Liberty Mutual Insurance, where he held various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and President of the Global Specialty and Commercial Markets division [2] - Peirce is expected to be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee after the close of the 2025 financial year, succeeding Robert Creager, who will not seek re-election [3] Company Ratings - Skyward Specialty's subsidiary insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) with a stable outlook by A.M. Best Company [5]