Skyward Specialty Insurance Signs on as Slingshot Insurance's Primary Carrier Partner

10:26 AM EDT, 10/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) has agreed to become Slingshot Insurance's primary carrier partner after investing in its $27 million seed round, Slingshot said Tuesday. Slingshot said its artificial intelligence-native platform will reduce the cost and duration to build and scale insurance products. Under the strategic partnership, Skyward and Slingshot will pursue embedded insurance solutions, the company said. Skyward shares were down 1.6% in Tuesday trading. Price: 59.17, Change: -0.97, Percent Change: -1.60