Skyward Specialty Appoints 25-Year Veteran Melissa Goto to Lead E&S and Inland Marine
Skyward Specialty named Melissa Goto President of E&S Brokerage and Inland Marine to drive strategic development of these units. Goto brings over 25 years underwriting experience from Intact Insurance, Chubb and Travelers, where she led national specialty P&C teams and delivered consistent profitable growth.
1. Leadership Appointment
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group announced Melissa Goto as President of E&S Brokerage and Inland Marine, effective May 12, 2026. In this role, she will oversee underwriting strategy and expand the company’s footprint in excess and surplus lines and inland marine coverage.
2. Executive Background
Goto has more than 25 years of specialty P&C underwriting and leadership experience, most recently as Head of P&C Specialty Lines at Intact Insurance. Her career includes key positions at Chubb and a 16-year tenure at Travelers, where she managed national underwriting teams across complex E&S markets.
3. Strategic Implications
The appointment underscores Skyward Specialty’s commitment to building high-performing leadership and driving profitable growth in niche markets. Goto’s track record of consistent underwriting performance and team development is expected to enhance the company’s value proposition to distribution partners.
4. Company Overview
Skyward Specialty operates nine underwriting divisions, offering commercial property and casualty products on admitted and non-admitted bases. The company’s insurance subsidiaries hold an A (Excellent) rating with stable outlook from A.M. Best and trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.