Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common StockSkyward Specialty announced three strategic hires to build out its Inland Marine unit, deepening investment in the niche segment.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has announced three strategic hires to its Inland Marine unit, recruiting Jon Kattman to lead the team, with Jared Lester as vice president and Casie Derrick as assistant vice president. Kattman, a two-decade industry veteran, joins from Sompo, where he served as senior vice president of Inland Marine, and previously held leadership roles at Aspen, The Hanover Insurance Group, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and U.S. Assure. Lester brings 16 years of experience from The Hanover Insurance Group and Sompo, while Derrick, with 20 years of underwriting expertise, most recently served as assistant vice president of Inland Marine at Sompo. Melissa Goto, president of E&S and Inland Marine, said the hires will be instrumental in building a highly defensible position in the niche segment as the company deepens its investment there.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common StockSkyward Specialty announced three strategic hires to build out its Inland Marine unit, deepening investment in the niche segment.
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