Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD)
NASDAQFinancialsInsurance - Property & CasualtySnapshot 2026-09-04
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CFO — Mark Haushill: The CFO is retiring with a planned transition to a Senior Advisor role and a named internal successor (Deputy CFO) has been appointed, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
Other Events. On July 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an expansion of its previously announced share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate authorization from US$50 million to up to US$100 million, of the Company’s outstanding common shares. The Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination o…
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
The filing describes the terms of a new executive employment agreement, which is an administrative matter.
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
by reference. On December 30, 2025, the Company entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Facility”) by and among the Company, as Borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto (each a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”), Barclays Bank PLC, as Administrative Agent (the “Agent”), and the Agent, Truist Securities, Inc., Citizens Bank, N.A. and Texas Capital Bank as joint lead arrangers, joint book runners and co-syndication agents for the Tranche B Term Facility. The facili…
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. The information set forth in
by reference. On the Closing Date, the Company completed the Acquisition pursuant to the Apollo SPAs and acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Apollo. Pursuant to the Apollo SPAs, the Company paid approximately $555.0 million in connection with the Acquisition, which included (i) $371.0 million in cash (the “Cash Consideration”) and (ii) the issuance of 3,679,332 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Cash Consideration was funded with the proceeds from the Facility…
Regulation FD Disclosure On December 3, 2025, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company has received the required regulatory approvals and approvals of the minority shareholders of its acquisition of Apollo Group Holdings Limited (“Apollo”). The Company also provided 2026 guidance. A copy of the press released is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On November 13, 2025, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Facility”) by and among the Company as Borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto (each a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”), Barclays Bank PLC, as Administrative Agent (the “Agent”), and the Agent, Truist Securities, Inc., Citizens Bank, N.A. and Texas Capital Bank as joint lead arrangers an…
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. On November 13, 2025, in connection with its entry into the Facility described in
Director — Robert Creager: Mr. Creager informed the Board of his intent to not stand for re-election as a Class I director in 2026.
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On September 2, 2025, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into two share purchase agreements (the "Apollo Majority SPAs") with institutional and management shareholders, respectively, of Apollo Group Holdings Limited ("Apollo") (the "Majority Sellers"). Pursuant to the Apollo Majority SPAs, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions therein, the Company has agreed to acquire all of the issued shares of Apol…
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
Chairman of Captives and Specialty Programs — Kirby Hill: Kirby Hill is transitioning to a more strategic role while Corey LaFlamme will take over operational responsibilities.
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement The information set forth above under
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On January 31, 2025, Skyward Re, a wholly owned insurance company subsidiary of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., (the “Company”), commuted its existing Loss Portfolio Transfer and Adverse Development and Retrocession Agreement, dated April 1, 2020 with R&Q Re (Bermuda) Ltd. ("R&Q") pursuant to a Commutation Agreement dated February 3, 2025 (the “Commutation Agreement”). Attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 is the Commutation Agreement, which is in…
As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, o…
regarding the Company’s adoption of a share repurchase plan above is incorporated herein. Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and a…
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