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Skyward Group Expands AV Insurance With ibott's U.S. Market Push
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) is expanding its autonomous vehicle (AV) insurance offerings through ibott, acquired as part of Apollo in January 2026. The move leverages ibott's specialized AV underwriting expertise combined with Skyward's distribution and market access. Q2 2026 results showed managed premiums up 17.5% to $1.1 billion and fee-generating GWP up 28.8%, positioning the company to capture emerging opportunities in the evolving AV insurance market.
