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Skyward enhances comprehensive cover with Acceleration Aviation
Joining forces with Acceleration Aviation enables Skyward to offer comprehensive, reliable solutions to an industry where adequately addressing capacity and coverage has been a challenge.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a Houston, Texas-based leader in the speciality property and casualty (P&C) market, has partnered with Acceleration Aviation Underwriters to bring comprehensive coverage solutions to an array of aviation-related businesses.

Together they are introducing a robust programme that extends coverage to commercial and general aviation aircraft, fixed base operators, flight schools, public and private airports and various other aviation enterprises.

Kirby Hill, president, captives, programmes and alternative risk comments: “Joining forces with Acceleration Aviation enables us to offer comprehensive, reliable solutions to an industry where adequately addressing capacity and coverage has been a challenge. Our entry into this market demonstrates our commitment to identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities that align with our strategy to reach underserved markets.”

Chris Jones, president of Acceleration Underwriters, adds: “Our team is excited to bring our expertise in aviation insurance to our partnership with Skyward Specialty. We look forward to growing a profitable book of aviation insurance business to contribute to Skyward Specialty's already impressive success in the P&C market.”

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