Skyward Specialty Welcomes Christopher Peirce to Board of Directors
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) announced that Christopher Peirce will join its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026. Peirce brings 30 years of global property and casualty experience, including senior financial and operational roles at Liberty Mutual.
The company said Peirce is contemplated to be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee after the close of the 2025 financial year, succeeding Robert Creager, who will not stand for re-election at the completion of his term in May. The appointment is positioned ahead of the expected close of the Apollo acquisition in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) ha annunciato che Christopher Peirce verrà inserito nel Consiglio di Amministrazione a partire dall'1 febbraio 2026. Peirce porta 30 anni di esperienza globale nel settore property e casualty, inclusi ruoli dirigenziali finanziari e operativi presso Liberty Mutual.
L'azienda ha dichiarato che si prevede che Peirce venga nominato Presidente della Commissione di Controllo dopo la chiusura dell'esercizio finanziario 2025, succedendo a Robert Creager, che non si ricandiderà al termine del suo mandato a maggio. La nomina avviene in vista della prevista chiusura dell'acquisizione Apollo nel primo trimestre del 2026, soggetta all'approvazione normativa.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) anunció que Christopher Peirce se incorporará a su Junta Directiva a partir del 1 de febrero de 2026. Peirce aporta 30 años de experiencia global en seguros de propiedad y responsabilidad civil, incluyendo cargos ejecutivos financieros y operativos en Liberty Mutual.
La empresa afirmó que se contempla que Peirce sea nombrado Presidente de la Comisión de Auditoría después del cierre del ejercicio 2025, sucediendo a Robert Creager, quien no se presentará a la reelección al finalizar su mandato en mayo. El nombramiento se sitúa antes del cierre esperado de la adquisición Apollo en el primer trimestre de 2026, sujeto a la aprobación regulatoria.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD)가 Christopher Peirce가 2026년 2월 1일부로 이사회에 합류한다고 발표했습니다. Peirce는 Liberty Mutual에서의 고위 재무 및 운영 직무를 포함하여 전 세계적인 재산 및 손해보험 분야에서 30년의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
회사는 Peirce가 2025 회계연도 종료 후 감사위원회 의장으로 지명될 예정이며, 임기 만료로 5월에 재선에 도전하지 않는 Robert Creager를 계승한다고 밝혔습니다. 이 임명은 규제 승인을 전제로 2026년 1분기 Apollo 인수 마감이 예상되는 상황에 앞서 이루어졌습니다.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) a annoncé que Christopher Peirce rejoindra son conseil d'administration à compter du 1er février 2026. Peirce apporte 30 ans d'expérience mondiale dans le domaine des assurances de biens et de dommages, y compris des postes financiers et opérationnels seniors chez Liberty Mutual.
La société a déclaré que Peirce est envisagé pour être nommé Président de la Commission d'Audit après la clôture de l'exercice 2025, succédant à Robert Creager, qui ne se représentera pas à l'issue de son mandat en mai. Cette nomination est positionnée avant l'achèvement prévu de l'acquisition Apollo au cours du premier trimestre 2026, sous réserve de l'approbation réglementaire.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) kündigte an, dass Christopher Peirce dem Vorstand mit Wirkung vom 1. Februar 2026 beitreten wird. Peirce bringt 30 Jahre globale Erfahrung im Bereich Property and Casualty mit, einschließlich leitender finanzieller und operativer Funktionen bei Liberty Mutual.
Das Unternehmen sagte, Peirce sei voraussichtlich zum Vorsitzenden des Prüfungsausschusses nach dem Abschluss des Geschäftsjahres 2025 berufen worden, und tritt somit die Nachfolge von Robert Creager an, der sich nicht erneut zur Wahl stellen wird, zum Ende seiner Amtszeit im Mai. Die Ernennung erfolgt vor dem erwarteten Abschluss der Apollo-Übernahme im ersten Quartal 2026, vorbehaltlich behördlicher Genehmigungen.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) أعلنت أن Christopher Peirce سينضم إلى مجلس إدارتها اعتباراً من 1 فبراير 2026. يجلب Peirce 30 عامًا من الخبرة العالمية في التأمين على الملكية والتغطية ضد الخسائر، بما في ذلك أدوار مالية وتشغيلية عليا في Liberty Mutual.
وقالت الشركة إن من المتوقع أن يتم تعيين Peirce رئيس لجنة التدقيق بعد إغلاق السنة المالية 2025، خلفاً لـ روبرت كريغر، الذي لن يترشح لإعادة التعيين عند انتهاء فترته في مايو. تتم هذه التعيين قبل الإغلاق المتوقع لـ صفقة استحواذ Apollo في الربع الأول من 2026، رهناً بموافقة الجهات التنظيمية.
- Board addition: Christopher Peirce effective Feb 1, 2026
- 30 years of Liberty Mutual property & casualty experience
- Planned Audit Committee chair succession after 2025 fiscal year
- Appointment timed ahead of expected Apollo acquisition close Q1 2026
- Long-serving audit chair Robert Creager will not stand for re-election in May
HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Specialty” or “the Company”), a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Peirce to its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026.
Peirce is a highly accomplished financial, operational and strategic leader with extensive global property and casualty experience. Peirce spent 30 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance, serving at various times as Chief Financial Officer, and as President of the Global Specialty and Commercial Markets division.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our Board of Directors. Chris’ career accomplishments, extensive experience both in the U.S. and internationally, and his financial leadership make him a perfect addition to our Board, particularly as we look forward to the close of the Apollo acquisition in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval,” said Andrew Robinson, Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO. “I speak for our entire Skyward Specialty Board in welcoming Chris.”
In addition, it is contemplated that Peirce will be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee after the close of the 2025 financial year, succeeding Robert Creager, who has served in that role since 2013. Robert has advised that he will not be standing for re-election to the Board of Directors at the completion of his term in May.
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, 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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