Skyward Specialty Adds Seven in Strategic Move to Reach New Surety Markets
November 01 2023 - 9:12AM
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (NASDAQ: SKWD)
("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company") a leader in the specialty
property and casualty (P&C) market, announced additional
expansion in its surety division, marked by the strategic
recruitment of the industry’s top Surety talent.
Skyward Specialty welcomed Scott Bailey as vice president of
Field Operations for Contract Surety. Mr. Bailey has nearly 40
years of experience specializing in Surety. He began his career at
Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance and held expanded leadership
roles at Merchants Bonding Company, Frankenmuth Surety and United
Fire & Casualty.
Additionally, the Company recruited Chaz Cointment as assistant
vice president of Contract Surety who will lead the expansion of
the Company’s contract surety presence across Texas and surrounding
states. Throughout his more than 15-year career, Mr. Cointment has
established a reputable market presence through various leadership
positions at Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance, RLI, Inc., and
Nationwide.
Alongside these significant leadership roles, the company
welcomed five senior underwriters. They include Derek Leppek,
formerly of Crum & Forster, Tom Langhurst, previously with
United Fire Group, and Marlena Guay from Liberty Mutual Surety™,
all of whom will enhance opportunities in Contract Surety.
Additionally, Kyle Mineo from AON, PLC and Alexandra Kiely,
previously with Traveler’s Insurance Company, have joined the team
to bolster expansions in Commercial Surety.
"Investing in top industry talent is key to progressing our
business and crucial to how we win in our selected markets. We are
always looking to take advantage of new opportunities in the surety
marketplace and recruiting top-notch underwriters and leaders
boosts our capacity to respond to an ever-changing and growing
market," said Matt Semeraro, senior vice president and Head of
Surety. "The exceptional team we're building and their dedication
to providing superior service and solutions have made us a leading
Surety."
About Skyward SpecialtySkyward Specialty
(NASDAQ: SKWD) is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty
insurance company, delivering commercial property and casualty
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.
Skyward Specialty's subsidiary insurance companies consist of
Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium Insurance Company,
Great Midwest Insurance Company, and Oklahoma Specialty Insurance
Company. These insurance companies are rated A- (Excellent) by A.M.
Best Company. For more information about Skyward Specialty, its
people, and its products, please
visit skywardinsurance.com.
Media ContactHaley DoughtySkyward Specialty
Insurance Group713-935-4944hdoughty@skywardinsurance.com
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