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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 Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced a schedule change for their first quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast. The updated timing is set for Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Key details of the earnings announcement:
- Q1 2025 earnings results will be released after market close on Thursday, May 1
- Results will be available on the company website at investors.skywardinsurance.com under Quarterly Results
- Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor site under Events & Presentations
- Conference call access requires registration to receive dial-in information and a unique PIN
- A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the call on the investor website
This schedule adjustment ensures stakeholders have timely access to Skyward Specialty's latest financial performance data and the opportunity to participate in the earnings discussion.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings release schedule. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A subsequent earnings call is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor website at investors.skywardinsurance.com under Events & Presentations. Additionally, interested parties can join the conference call by registering through the provided conference link, after which they will receive dial-in information and a unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will be made available two hours after the call concludes in the same location on the company's investor website.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has announced the appointment of Patricia Ryan as the new General Counsel, effective April 1, 2025. Ryan will succeed Leslie Shaunty, who is retiring after nearly 12 years of service but will remain in a support role through 2025.
Ryan brings over 20 years of insurance industry experience, having held senior legal positions at Trean Insurance Group, HDI Global, QBE North America, and Allianz/Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Her expertise spans compliance, regulatory matters, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, securities, and contract law. She holds a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago and a bachelor's degree in economics and history from the University of Illinois.
Chairman and CEO Andrew Robinson praised Shaunty's contributions to the company's IPO and subsequent follow-on offerings, while expressing confidence in Ryan's ability to drive innovation and excellence in her new role.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net income of $14.4 million ($0.35 per diluted share), though lower than Q4 2023's $29.3 million. Full-year 2024 net income reached $118.8 million ($2.87 per share), up from $86.0 million in 2023.
Q4 highlights include gross written premiums of $388.4 million, a 20.8% increase year-over-year, and an adjusted combined ratio of 91.6%. The company achieved a return on equity of 16.3% for 2024 and book value per share grew 18% to $19.79.
Throughout 2024, Skyward expanded its portfolio by launching new units in Media Liability, Life Sciences, Mortgage and Credit, and Renewable Energy. Six out of eight divisions reported double-digit growth. The results were impacted by catastrophe losses, primarily from Hurricane Milton in Q4 and Hurricanes Helene and Beryl in Q3 2024.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has announced several significant developments in its Q4 2024 operations and 2025 outlook. The company has commuted its Loss Portfolio Transfer agreement with R&Q Re, receiving $11.7 million in cash while strengthening LPT loss reserves by $25.3 million.
Q4 2024 preliminary results show strong performance with gross written premiums of $388.4 million, representing a 20.8% increase year-over-year. The company achieved an adjusted combined ratio of 91.6%, net investment income of $20.7 million, net income of $14.4 million, and adjusted operating income of $33.2 million.
For 2025, Skyward projects net income between $138.0-150.0 million and a combined ratio between 91.0-92.0%. The company expects its exposure to January California wildfires to result in losses less than $10.0 million, net of reinsurance. Growth in gross written premiums is anticipated in the low to mid-teens for 2025.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 earnings release schedule. The company will release its financial results after market close on Tuesday, February 25th, 2024. The earnings call is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor website at investors.skywardinsurance.com under Events & Presentations. A conference call option is also available through registration, which will provide dial-in information and a unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will be accessible two hours after the call on the company's investor website.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has announced the launch of its new Life Sciences liability coverage under its Healthcare Solutions underwriting unit. The comprehensive insurance solution addresses various exposures including products-completed operations, errors and omissions, medical professionals liability, general liability, and hired/non-owned auto liability.
The initiative is led by Julie Miglin, vice president of Life Sciences, who joined in August with over 15 years of experience from Chubb and Beazley. The coverage is specifically designed for the life sciences, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industry, with a focus on technology and AI integration. The new product will be available from November 18.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net income of $36.7 million ($0.89 per diluted share), up from $21.7 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved gross written premiums of $400.0 million, a 12.4% increase year-over-year, and maintained a solid combined ratio of 92.2%. Key highlights include an annualized return on equity of 19.1% through the first nine months of 2024 and a book value per share of $19.89, representing a 19% increase from December 2023. The Board authorized a $50.0 million share repurchase program in October 2024.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced a time change for its third quarter earnings conference call and webcast. The event will now take place at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, instead of the previously scheduled 8:30 a.m. EDT. The company will release its Q3 2024 earnings results after market close on Tuesday, October 29. Results will be available on the company's investor website, where investors can access the live audio webcast and register for the conference call. A replay will be available two hours after the call.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced its plans to release its third quarter 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29. The results will be available on the company's investor website. Following this, Skyward Specialty will host an earnings call on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT to review the financial results.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through a link on the company's investor site. Additionally, a conference call option is available for investors who register via the provided link. Registrants will receive dial-in information and a unique PIN to join the call. A webcast replay will be made available two hours after the call concludes, accessible from the same location on the company's investor website.