Property and Casulty insurer Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. has appointed Mike Morrissey, CFA to its Board of Directors, effective December 14th, 2023.
Andrew Robinson, Skyward Specialty Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am excited to welcome Mike to our Board of Directors. His expertise in the insurance and investment markets, coupled with his extensive public board track record makes him a terrific addition to our Board.
“It is clear to all members of the board that Mike’s wisdom and experience will be invaluable as we continue to build Skyward Specialty into one of the premier specialty insurance carriers.”
Morrissey has held various prestigious roles in the insurance and investment industries, during his career spanning more than four decades.
Currently, Morrissey is a Special Advisor and member of the Executive Committee of the International Insurance Society, an organization of which he was President and CEO for 12 years.
He also serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Protective Life Corporation, as well as Legeis Capital LLC. He also held prominent board positions at Selective Insurance Group for 15 years.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer and portfolio manager at Firemark Investments, an investment banker at Kidder, Peabody & Company and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co.
Before that, Morrissey was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Manhattan Life Insurance Company.
Additionally, he served as an Advisor or Director of Insurance and Public Policy at organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
