Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announces the promotion of John Burkhart to President, U.S. Property & Casualty, Skyward Specialty Insurance. In this expanded role, Burkhart assumes oversight of the Company’s Captives & Specialty Programs divisions, a key development in aligning talent and operational leadership to support the growth and strategic development of the Company’s U.S.-based business. Burkhart retains his current responsibilities for Professional Lines, Industry Solutions, Surety, Accident & Health, and Transactional E&S. Claims, Technology Solution Services (TSS) and Pricing Actuarial will also now report to him. Andrew Robinson, Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO, says: “Since joining in 2021, John has been instrumental to Skyward’s growth and a central figure in our success. He has overseen several of our most successful developments and business expansions. His depth of experience, operational prowess, leadership, and the followership he inspires across the organisation truly stand out.” Robinson adds that having the right leaders in place is critical to their continued success as the firm prepares for the next phase of growth. Skyward Specialty operates through nine underwriting divisions, including Captives. Its subsidiary insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) with a ‘stable’ outlook by A.M. Best Company.
