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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. reports developments for a specialty property and casualty insurance group operating through U.S. Skyward Specialty operations and Apollo's Lloyd's platform. News commonly covers quarterly operating results, gross written and managed premiums, combined ratios, investment performance, and segment reporting across the Skyward Specialty segment, the Apollo segment, and corporate functions.
Company updates also describe product and underwriting expansion in specialized lines such as E&S property, power generation, renewable energy, life sciences, accident and health, agriculture and credit, professional lines, specialty programs, surety, and transactional E&S. Governance items include board composition and public-company oversight.
Skyward Specialty (SKWD) announced three senior hires to expand its Inland Marine insurance unit. Industry veteran Jon Kattman will lead the Inland Marine team, bringing two decades of experience from roles at Sompo, Aspen, The Hanover Insurance Group, Liberty Mutual Insurance and U.S. Assure. Jared Lester joins as vice president of Inland Marine, adding 16 years of experience from The Hanover Insurance Group and Sompo. Casie Derrick joins as assistant vice president, contributing 20 years of underwriting expertise across inland marine and related property risks from Berkley Fire & Marine, The Hartford and AGCS Marine Insurance Company.
Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) announced a planned CFO transition, with current Chief Financial Officer Mark Haushill retiring effective March 31, 2027 after more than 10 years at the company. To support continuity, he will remain a Senior Advisor through the end of 2027.
Taryn McHarg, currently CFO of Apollo and Skyward Group Deputy CFO, will assume the CFO role upon Haushill’s retirement. According to Skyward Group, McHarg brings extensive financial and industry experience, including prior senior roles at Apollo, BUPA and Ernst & Young.
Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) reported second quarter 2026 results with strong premium growth and profitability. Managed premiums rose 17.5% to $1.06 billion and total gross written premiums increased 13.3% to $740.6 million, including 28.8% growth in fee-generating gross written premiums to $318.1 million.
Net income for the quarter was $49.0 million and net operating income was $59.2 million. Diluted operating earnings per share were $1.30, while the combined ratio was 89.5% and the ex-cat combined ratio 87.6%. For the first half of 2026, annualized ROE and operating ROE were 17.3% and 20.4%, respectively. Book value per share reached $28.55, up 14.6% from December 31, 2025. The company repurchased 223 thousand shares for $9.7 million and increased its share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $100 million.
Apollo, a Skyward Group company (Nasdaq: SKWD), has appointed David Burke as class lead for its product recall line, underscoring continued investment in specialist underwriting talent. Burke will shape underwriting strategy, support expansion of the recall business, and help diversify beyond Apollo’s established automotive recall capabilities into other recall sectors.
Burke joins from Hiscox, where he led the product recall unit over the past decade and became a partner in 2021. According to Apollo, this hire builds on its strong recall market position, supported by a second-place ranking in Gracechurch’s 2026 London’s Leading Underwriters Report.
Skyward Specialty (NASDAQ: SKWD) plans to release its Q2 2026 earnings results, including Apollo Group Holdings Ltd., after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, on its investor website.
The company will host an earnings call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, available via live webcast and registered conference call, with a replay posted about two hours after the event.
Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) appointed Melissa Goto as President, E&S Brokerage and Inland Marine, leading strategic development of these businesses.
Goto brings 25+ years of specialty P&C underwriting and leadership experience, with prior senior roles at Intact Insurance, Chubb, and Travelers.
Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) reported Q1 2026 net income of $49.7 million and diluted EPS of $1.09; operating income was $56.8 million or $1.25 per diluted share. Gross written premiums were $667.7 million (+9.9%); managed premiums were $967.7 million (+19.6%).
Key metrics: combined ratio 89.5%, ex-cat combined ratio 87.7%, annualized operating ROE 20.3%, and book value per share $27.50 (+10% vs. 12/31/2025).
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) will release first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, inclusive of Apollo Group Holdings Ltd.
The company will host an earnings call to review results on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, with a live audio webcast and conference registration; a replay will be available two hours after the call.
Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) nominated industry leader Peter Hearn to its Board of Directors, succeeding long-serving director Jim Hays who will retire later in 2026. Mr. Hearn brings nearly 40 years of senior reinsurance and executive leadership.
The appointment is effective August 1, 2026 and marks the sixth independent director added to the board in the past three years, underscoring the company’s emphasis on corporate governance as it integrates Skyward Specialty and Apollo.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $43.2 million ($1.03 diluted EPS) and full-year 2025 net income of $170.0 million ($4.07 diluted EPS). Gross written premiums were $439.5 million in Q4 (+13.2%) and $2.166 billion for the year (+24.3%).
Key operating metrics: adjusted operating income Q4 $48.9 million, combined ratio Q4 88.5%, ex-cat combined ratio Q4 87.7%, return on equity 18.9%, and book value per share $24.92 (+26% YoY).