Skyward Specialty Promotes John Burkhart to President, U.S. Property & Casualty

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Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) announced on Nov 19, 2025 that John Burkhart was promoted to President, U.S. Property & Casualty. In the expanded role he will oversee Captives & Specialty Programs plus his existing responsibilities for Professional Lines, Industry Solutions, Surety, Accident & Health, and Transactional E&S.

Additionally, Claims, Technology Solution Services (TSS) and Pricing Actuarial will now report to him. Burkhart joined the company in 2021 and the CEO cited his operational leadership and role in recent growth.

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• Promotion announced on Nov 19, 2025 centralizes U.S. P&C leadership
• Adds Claims, TSS, and Pricing Actuarial to Burkhart’s reporting lines
• John Burkhart tenure since 2021 supports leadership continuity

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HOUSTON, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announced the promotion of John Burkhart to President, U.S. Property & Casualty, Skyward Specialty Insurance. This promotion is a key step in aligning talent and operational leadership to support the growth and strategic development of the Company's U.S.-based business.

In this expanded role, Burkhart will assume oversight of the Company’s Captives & Specialty Programs divisions in addition to his current responsibilities for Professional Lines, Industry Solutions, Surety, Accident & Health, and Transactional E&S. Additionally, Claims, Technology Solution Services (TSS) and Pricing Actuarial will now report to him.

“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 organization truly stand out.” said Andrew Robinson, Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO. “As we prepare for the next phase of growth, having the right leaders in place is critical to our continued success. I have complete confidence in John’s ability to lead us forward with the same discipline, focus and commitment to our ‘Rule Our Niche’ strategy that has served us so well over the past five years.”

About Skyward Specialty
Skyward 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 nine underwriting divisions – Accident & Health, Agriculture and Credit (Re)insurance, Captives, Industry Solutions, Global Property, Professional Lines, Specialty Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S.

Skyward Specialty's subsidiary insurance companies consist of Great Midwest Insurance Company, Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium Insurance Company, and Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company. These insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) with a stable outlook by A.M. Best Company. For more information about Skyward Specialty, its people, and its products, please visit skywardinsurance.com.

Media Contact
Jennifer Mendez
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group
726-245-8384
jmendez@skywardinsurance.com

Investor Contact
Kevin Reed
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group
713-206-7860
kreed@skywardinsurance.com

FAQ

When did Skyward Specialty promote John Burkhart to President, U.S. Property & Casualty (SKWD)?

The promotion was announced on Nov 19, 2025.

What divisions will John Burkhart oversee after the SKWD promotion?

He will oversee Captives & Specialty Programs, Professional Lines, Industry Solutions, Surety, Accident & Health, Transactional E&S, plus Claims, TSS, and Pricing Actuarial.

How long has John Burkhart been with Skyward Specialty (SKWD)?

He joined Skyward Specialty in 2021.

What reason did Skyward Specialty give for promoting John Burkhart (SKWD)?

Management cited his operational leadership, role in growth, and ability to support the company’s next growth phase.

Will the SKWD promotion change reporting lines for Claims and actuarial teams?

Yes; Claims, Technology Solution Services (TSS) and Pricing Actuarial will now report to John Burkhart.