Last week, we marked a major milestone — the 5-year anniversary of our award-winning internship program! We brought together past and present interns and members of our ASCEND ERG for a week filled with connection, learning and celebration. The schedule was packed with inspiring speakers, team presentations and interactive breakouts — all designed to spark ideas, strengthen skills and build lasting connections. Highlights included a leadership workshop with The Leaders Institute, a Build-A-Bike activity benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Spring Branch, and plenty of opportunities to share ideas, strengthen networks and celebrate our shared success. Here’s to five years of building bright futures and the many more to come. Watch the highlights from an unforgettable week! 🎥 #GoingSkyward #BrightFuture #LeadershipDevelopment #InternshipProgram
Skyward Specialty Insurance
Insurance
Houston, Texas 21,938 followers
We spark potential by smartly shifting risk to a safer place.
About us
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting divisions –Accident & Health, Captives, Global Property & Agriculture, Industry Solutions, Professional Lines, Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S. Our insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) with stable outlook from AM Best. At Skyward Specialty, we approach insurance differently. Our specialty insurance experts are empowered to dig deeper to customize solutions that help brokers and agents deliver impactful solutions to their clients. We operate at the complex end of the specialty market and leverage technology to bring disruptive, innovative insurance solutions to market. We are agile and steadfastly focused on our strategy to lead in the select markets in which we choose to do business. We call this our "rule our niche"strategy.
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skywardinsurance.com
External link for Skyward Specialty Insurance
- Industry
- Insurance
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Construction, Professional, Accident & Health, Excess & Surplus, Specialty Transportation, Inland Marine, Energy, Programs, Captives, Global Property, Global Agriculture, and Allied Healthcare
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Employees at Skyward Specialty Insurance
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Kate Terry
Startup CEO | Public Company Board Member | Insurance & Insurtech
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Dan Bodnar
Chief Information & Technology Officer at Skyward Specialty Insurance
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Edwin Dantas
Technical Lead | Application Development | Process Automation
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Tom Schmitt
Chief People and Administrative Officer at Skyward Specialty Insurance (formerly Houston International Insurance Group)
Updates
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We’re proud to be named a finalist for Underwriting Innovation of the Year at the 2025 Insurance Insider US Honors. SkyVUE™, our proprietary underwriting platform, reflects our continued investment in technology that enhances speed, precision and consistency in specialty underwriting. We’re honored to be recognized alongside others who are helping shape the future of the industry. Explore the full shortlist and event details here: https://hubs.la/Q03BDNYK0 #InsiderHonors #SkyVUE #UnderwritingInnovation #GoingSkyward
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The Skyward Accident & Health team recently met in Kennesaw for their annual Summer Sales and Underwriting Meetings. This was a valuable opportunity to align on strategy, enhance collaboration and prepare for the team's busiest season ahead. They're energized and ready to continue delivering outstanding service and results for our clients. #GoingSkyward
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Skyward Specialty’s Surety Division just leveled up: Our T-List limit is now $71M! This increase, applying to both our Contract and Commercial units, expands our ability to support large and complex Federal Contractor obligations. With a strong presence in the Federal Contracting market and deep expertise across industries, we’re ready to help our partners pursue more and win more. 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q03BDpYC0 #GoingSkyward #Surety #UnderwritingExcellence
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We are proud to share that Skyward Specialty has been named a finalist for Employer of the Year at the Insurance Insider US Honors! This recognition celebrates the culture, leadership, and talent that make Skyward a truly exceptional place to grow. Winners will be announced on September 25—congratulations to all the finalists raising the bar across our industry! 👉 Explore the full list: https://hubs.la/Q03BxqW40 #InsuranceInsiderHonors #GoingSkyward
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Risk transfer in construction is never simple, and no two contracts are alike. In this new blog post, Rick Childs, President of Construction & Energy, breaks down what underwriters look for when reviewing indemnity and additional insured provisions—and why the right forms matter. 📖 Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q03BqZ280 #GoingSkyward #ConstructionInsurance #RiskTransfer
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Our people are our greatest strength and the key to our bright future. They’re also at the heart of our new Careers page. From employee stories to team spotlights, we’re proud to highlight what makes working at Skyward Specialty so special. At Skyward Specialty, we invest in development, mentorship and growth at every stage. Our new Careers page shares how we’re shaping the future of talent — and we’re just getting started. 🔗 Meet the people behind our purpose: https://hubs.la/Q03Bbl2w0 #goingskyward #peoplefocused #brightfuture
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At Skyward Specialty, our people are the difference—and each quarter, we recognize those who lead the way. Please join us in celebrating our Q2 Bright Future Award winners! These standout individuals exemplify the values, innovation and performance that fuel our success. 🌟 Culture of Innovation – Alivia Burke, MBA 🌟 Demonstrating Our Values – Misty Anderson, JD, CPCU, RPLU, AIC 🌟 Outstanding Performance – Cathy Bowers They’re shaping our bright future, and we couldn’t be prouder. Drop a comment to help us celebrate! #BrightFuture #GoingSkyward #EmployeeExcellence
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Innovation doesn’t come with a standard risk profile — and neither should your client’s coverage. Our Life Sciences Liability solutions are designed for niche needs across the industry, from biotechnology and healthtech to nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. 👇 Explore the graphic below to see what’s possible with Skyward Specialty. Learn more about Skyward Specialty’s Life Sciences Liability: https://hubs.la/Q03xT9RK0 #GoingSkyward #LifeSciences
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Skyward Specialty is proud to reveal another outstanding quarter where we delivered robust growth and profitability for both our customers and shareholders. Here are some Q2 highlights: • Net Income: $38.8M ($0.93/diluted share), up from $31.0M ($0.75/share) in Q2 2024 • Adjusted Operating Income: $37.1M ($0.89/share) • Gross Written Premiums: $584.9M — a 17.9% increase year-over-year • Combined Ratio: 89.4% (best ever!) • Ex-Cat Combined Ratio: 88.0% • Annualized ROE (6M 2025): 19.1% • Book Value Per Share: $22.23, up 12% since December 2024 🔗 For full details visit: https://hubs.la/Q03zNVL30
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