Skyward Specialty Partners with Sixfold for AI Underwriting Innovation
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Sixfold, an AI company enhancing underwriting processes through advanced technology. This partnership aims to integrate AI-driven underwriting capabilities into Skyward's U.S.-based property and casualty insurance lines, significantly advancing the company's goal of fully AI-powered underwriting operations.
The strategic alliance underscores Skyward Specialty's dedication to enhancing operational efficiency in underwriting through data and insights. Sixfold’s AI platform processes submissions, providing data-informed recommendations that align with risk appetite, summarize risks, and conduct assessments. Importantly, the system keeps underwriters central to decision-making processes, ensuring quality underwriting outcomes.
Enhancing Underwriting with AI
Skyward Specialty's move towards AI-enhanced underwriting supports underwriters by offering better insights and faster information access. Andrew Robinson, Chairman and CEO of Skyward Specialty, emphasizes that this partnership is a critical step in their technology-driven strategy. Integrating Sixfold’s platform aims to improve consistency and speed of analysis and response, enhancing underwriting performance while retaining human expertise at the core.
Rapid Implementation and Competitive Edge
The AI platform is operational across multiple Skyward Specialty business units, covering over ten product lines, and demonstrates Sixfold’s technology's efficiency, with implementation typically taking 8 to 10 weeks. This partnership signals a shift in the competitive landscape for 2026 and beyond, as insurance companies increasingly rely on technology for a competitive advantage.
Skyward Specialty's consistent embrace of innovation and technology in underwriting sets them apart in the specialty insurance sector. They operate numerous underwriting divisions and comprise several rated insurance subsidiaries, maintaining their leadership position by adopting advanced technology solutions. More information can be found on their respective websites.