Skyward Specialty Recruits Christopher Zitzmann to Lead Inland Marine and Transactional Property
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has appointed Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property. Zitzmann brings over 20 years of experience in property and inland marine markets, joining from MSIG Holdings where he served as National Underwriting Manager and Senior Vice President for Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
In his new role, Zitzmann will focus on driving growth and innovation across Skyward's inland marine and transactional property businesses. The appointment aligns with the company's strategy of investing in top industry talent to strengthen its position in specialized markets.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) ha nominato Christopher Zitzmann come Presidente della sezione Inland Marine e Property Transazionale. Zitzmann porta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nei mercati di property e Inland Marine, proveniente da MSIG Holdings dove ha ricoperto i ruoli di National Underwriting Manager e Senior Vice President per Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
Nel nuovo ruolo, Zitzmann si concentrerà sulla crescita e sull’innovazione dei segmenti Inland Marine e Property Transazionale di Skyward. La nomina è in linea con la strategia dell’azienda di investire nelle migliori risorse del settore per rafforzare la sua posizione nei mercati specializzati.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) ha designado a Christopher Zitzmann como Presidente de Inland Marine y Property Transaccional. Zitzmann aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en los mercados de property e Inland Marine, procedente de MSIG Holdings donde se desempeñó como National Underwriting Manager y Senior Vice President de Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
En su nuevo rol, Zitzmann se centrará en impulsar el crecimiento y la innovación en las líneas Inland Marine y Property Transaccional de Skyward. El nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de la empresa de invertir en talento líder de la industria para fortalecer su posición en mercados especializados.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group(Nasdaq: SKWD)가 Inland Marine 및 Transactional Property의 사장으로 Christopher Zitzmann를 임명했습니다. Zitzmann은 Inland Marine 및 Property 시장에서 20년이 넘는 경험을 MSIG Holdings에서 National Underwriting Manager 및 Excess & Surplus Lines Property 부사장을 역임하며 쌓아 왔습니다.
그의 새로운 역할에서 Zitzmann은 Skyward의 Inland Marine 및 Transactional Property 사업 전반에서 성장과 혁신을 촉진하는 데 집중할 예정입니다. 이번 임명은 전문 시장에서의 위치를 강화하기 위해 업계 최고의 인재에 투자하겠다는 회사의 전략과 부합합니다.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) a nommé Christopher Zitzmann au poste de Président d’Inland Marine et de Propriété Transactionnelle. Zitzmann apporte plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans les marchés de la propriété et de l’Inland Marine, venant de MSIG Holdings où il a occupé les postes de National Underwriting Manager et Senior Vice President pour Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Zitzmann se concentrera sur la croissance et l’innovation dans les activités Inland Marine et Propriété Transactionnelle de Skyward. Cette nomination s’inscrit dans la stratégie de l’entreprise consistant à investir dans les meilleurs talents du secteur pour renforcer sa position sur les marchés spécialisés.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) hat Christopher Zitzmann zum Präsidenten von Inland Marine und Transactional Property ernannt. Zitzmann bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Property und Inland Marine mit und kommt von MSIG Holdings, wo er als National Underwriting Manager und Senior Vice President für Excess & Surplus Lines Property tätig war.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Zitzmann darauf fokussieren, Wachstum und Innovation in Skywards Inland Marine- und Transactional-Property-Geschäft zu treiben. Die Ernennung entspricht der Unternehmensstrategie, in führende Branchentalente zu investieren, um die Position in spezialisierten Märkten zu stärken.
قَدمت مجموعة Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (بورصة ناسداك: SKWD) Christopher Zitzmann إلى منصب رئيس Inland Marine وTransactional Property. يمتلك Zitzmann أكثر من 20 عامًا من الخبرة في أسواق الملكية وInland Marine، قادمًا من MSIG Holdings حيث شغل مناصب National Underwriting Manager وSenior Vice President لـ Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
في دوره الجديد، سيركّز Zitzmann على تعزيز النمو والابتكار عبر أنشطة Inland Marine وTransactional Property لدى Skyward. التعيين يتماشى مع استراتيجية الشركة في الاستثمار في أفضل المواهب في الصناعة لتعزيز موقعها في الأسواق المتخصصة.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group（纳斯达克：SKWD）已任命 Christopher Zitzmann 为 Inland Marine 与 Transactional Property 业务的总裁。Zitzmann 在财产和 Inland Marine 市场拥有超过 20 年的经验，他来自 MSIG Holdings，在那里担任 National Underwriting Manager 及 Excess & Surplus Lines Property 的高级副总裁。
在新职位上，Zitzmann 将专注于推动 Skyward 的 Inland Marine 和 Transactional Property 业务的增长与创新。此次任命与公司在专门市场加强地位、投资行业顶尖人才的战略目标保持一致。
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HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 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, recruited Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property.
With more than two decades of experience in the property and inland marine markets, Zitzmann is known for his deep industry expertise, leadership and building strong client relationships. He joins Skyward Specialty from MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc., where he led national underwriting operations and strategy in his role as National Underwriting Manager and Senior Vice President for Excess & Surplus Lines Property.
In his new role, Zitzmann will spearhead growth and innovation across the Company’s inland marine and transactional property businesses, advancing Skyward Specialty’s leadership in these highly specialized markets.
“Investing in the industry’s top talent continues to be key to how we win in select markets. Christopher brings a remarkable blend of industry insight and a proven track record of cultivating high-performing underwriting teams, making him an outstanding fit for Skyward Specialty,” said John Burkhart, president, Specialty Lines & Industry Solutions. “His deep industry relationships and nuanced understanding of the property market will be instrumental as we continue to expand our position and deliver exceptional value to our partners.”
About Skyward Specialty
Skyward Specialty 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, Construction & Energy 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.
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