P&C Market Leader Implements New Brand to Reflect Company’s Unique Positioning to Meet its Clients’ Needs at a Time of Considerable Change
Houston International Insurance Group, a leader in the specialty Property and Casualty market, announced today the change of its company name to Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Skyward Specialty). The launch of the new Skyward Specialty brand is only part of many strategic actions implemented by new CEO Andrew Robinson to position the company’s readiness to stand out among its competitors and to capitalize on the changing market conditions.
“The name ‘Skyward Specialty Insurance’ more clearly describes who we are today, better reflects our strategy, and conveys the company’s promise to our clients and distribution partners,” said Skyward Chief Executive Officer Andrew Robinson. “The word ‘Skyward’ is about the power to see farther and have a broader perspective, while ‘Specialty’ reinforces the company’s self-identification with products and solutions that are tailored to our clients’ unique and special needs.”
Skyward Specialty’s $100MM capital raise earlier this year was one of the earliest in the industry, and shortly thereafter the Company hired several high-profile professionals and broadened its product solutions, pivoting effectively with the ever-changing marketplace and economy.
“This is more than a new name,” continued Robinson. “This rebrand is part of a dynamic shift within our company and the insurance industry at large. Recognizing the challenges our clients face, Skyward Specialty aims to create lasting impact at a time of dramatic change. The level of risk today is different and has never been greater; Skyward Specialty is about an adjustment of perspective and the capabilities needed to better address those challenges and risks to achieve success beyond convention.”
Over the past few months, Skyward Specialty announced a new business focused on serving the E&S (excess and surplus) wholesale brokerage channel for their liability and property needs; the expansion of its private company and launch of an excess public Directors & Officers (D&O) offering capability, as well as the expansion of its market-leading capabilities in large commercial property. The appointment of Tom Schmitt as its Chief People Officer is indicative of Skyward Specialty’s commitment to be the organization for the industry’s top talent.
“Skyward Specialty is poised to accelerate growth in the specialty niches we serve with products borne from uncommon insight and creative approaches to execution. This brand launch was made with our employees and their families, our distribution partners and clients, and our communities and investors in mind. It provides a wonderful touchstone for our future,” said Robinson.
ABOUT SKYWARD SPECIALTY
Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007 with nearly a billion dollars in premium and $2BN in assets. The company has highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management and professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking and construction industries.
Skyward Specialty’s subsidiary insurance companies consist of Houston Specialty Insurance Company; Imperium Insurance Company; Great Midwest Insurance Company; Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company; and Boston Indemnity Company, Inc. These insurance companies are rated A- (Excellent) Financial Category IX by A.M. Best Company. For more information about Skyward Specialty, its people and products, please visit www.skywardinsurance.com.
For more information, contact:
Linda Madden
Pierpoint Communications
713-410-2869
lmadden@piercom.com
