Skyward Specialty (SKWD) CPO sells 2,616 shares in Rule 10b5-1 trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. chief people officer Thomas N. Schmitt reported a sale of 2,616 shares of common stock on February 9, 2026 at a weighted average price of $43.4916 per share. After this sale, he beneficially owned 14,747 shares directly.

The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Schmitt adopted on September 11, 2025. The shares were sold in multiple trades at prices ranging from $43.15 to $43.78, with the weighted average price reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,616 shares ($113,774)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Schmitt Thomas N

Role CPO, Skyward Group

Sold 2,616 shs ($114K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,616	$43.4916	$114K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,747 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Sales reported were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 11, 2025. Prices reported in Column 4 are weighted average prices. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $43.15-$43.78, inclusive (weighted average of $43.49167813). Reporting Person undertakes to provide to issuer or staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within ranges set forth herein.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schmitt Thomas N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 GESSNER

SUITE 600

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. [ SKWD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CPO, Skyward Group

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		S		2,616(1)	D	$43.4916(2)	14,747	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sales reported were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 11, 2025.

2. Prices reported in Column 4 are weighted average prices. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $43.15-$43.78, inclusive (weighted average of $43.49167813). Reporting Person undertakes to provide to issuer or staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within ranges set forth herein.

	/s/ Stacy E. Skelton, Attorney-in-Fact	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SKWD executive Thomas N. Schmitt report?

Thomas N. Schmitt reported selling 2,616 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group common stock. The transaction occurred on February 9, 2026, and was reported as a disposition of non-derivative securities on Form 4, reflecting an update to his direct share ownership.

At what price did the SKWD insider shares sell in this Form 4 filing?

The reported weighted average sale price was $43.4916 per share. Shares were sold in multiple trades within a range of $43.15 to $43.78, and the insider undertook to provide detailed trade breakdowns to the issuer or SEC staff upon request.

How many SKWD shares does Thomas N. Schmitt own after this transaction?

Following the reported sale, Thomas N. Schmitt beneficially owned 14,747 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group common stock directly. This figure reflects his updated non-derivative holdings after disposing of 2,616 shares in the February 9, 2026 transaction.

Was the SKWD insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This pre-arranged plan was adopted by Thomas N. Schmitt on September 11, 2025, providing a structured framework for executing his share sales over time.

What role does the reporting person hold at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD)?

The reporting person, Thomas N. Schmitt, serves as an officer with the title "CPO, Skyward Group." This indicates he holds an executive position at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, and the Form 4 reflects changes in his personal share ownership.

What type of security was involved in this SKWD Form 4 transaction?

The transaction involved Skyward Specialty Insurance Group common stock, categorized as a non-derivative security. There were no derivative securities such as options or warrants reported in the filing’s transaction tables for this particular Form 4 event.