Skyward Specialty grants 1,845 RSUs to director

HEARN PETER C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/07/2026 - 04:06 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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HEARN PETER C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. director Peter C. Hearn received a grant of 1,845 Restricted Stock Units under a 2026 RSU Award on August 6, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of common stock upon vesting and settlement, and the award will fully vest on the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders date, leaving him with 1,845 RSUs directly held after this award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,845 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider HEARN PETER C

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	2026 RSU Award F1, F2	1,845	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: 2026 RSU Award — 1,845 contracts (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: 2026 RSU Award, 0 to 1,845 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive, after vesting and upon settlement, one share of Common Stock of the Issuer.
2. F2. On August 6, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted an RSU Award in the amount of 1,845 RSUs. Subject to the terms of the award agreement, this award will fully vest on the date of the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,845 RSUs Underlying common shares: 1,845 shares Transaction date: August 6, 2026 +1 more

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RSUs granted 1,845 RSUs 2026 RSU Award granted to Peter C. Hearn on August 6, 2026

Underlying common shares 1,845 shares Each RSU represents one share of common stock upon settlement

Transaction date August 6, 2026 Grant date of the 2026 RSU Award

RSUs held after transaction 1,845 RSUs Total RSUs directly held by Peter C. Hearn following the award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"), vesting, settlement, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

4 terms

Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share."

vesting financial

"this award will fully vest on the date of the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

settlement financial

"represents the right to receive, after vesting and upon settlement, one share of Common Stock"

Settlement is the process of completing a financial transaction, like buying or selling a stock, by transferring money and ownership between parties. It ensures that both the buyer gets the asset and the seller gets paid, making the deal official. Without settlement, the transaction wouldn't be finalized or legally recognized.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"will fully vest on the date of the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

FAQ

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What transaction did Peter C. Hearn report in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD)'s latest Form 4?

Peter C. Hearn reported receiving a grant of 1,845 Restricted Stock Units under a 2026 RSU Award. The derivative award, reported as directly owned, gives him the right to receive an equal number of Skyward Specialty common shares after vesting and settlement.

How many RSUs were granted to Peter C. Hearn and what do they represent for SKWD?

He was granted 1,845 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group common stock after the units vest and are settled, effectively linking this component of his director compensation to the company’s future share performance.

When will the 2026 RSU Award granted to Peter C. Hearn vest for SKWD?

The 2026 RSU Award will fully vest on the date of Skyward Specialty’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Vesting is subject to the terms of the award agreement, after which the units may be settled into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Does the Form 4 show any buying or selling of SKWD common shares by Peter C. Hearn?

No, the Form 4 reports only an acquisition of derivative securities in the form of RSUs, with no open-market purchases or sales of common stock. The transaction code “A” reflects a grant or award acquisition, not a discretionary stock trade.

How many Skyward Specialty (SKWD) RSUs does Peter C. Hearn hold following this transaction?

After the reported grant, Peter C. Hearn directly holds 1,845 Restricted Stock Units. This figure matches both the number of RSUs granted and the underlying common shares covered, as reported in the post-transaction holdings section of the Form 4.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HEARN PETER C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 GESSNER ROAD

SUITE 600

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/06/2026

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

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

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

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

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
2026 RSU Award	(1)	08/06/2026		A		1,845		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,845	$0	1,845	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive, after vesting and upon settlement, one share of Common Stock of the Issuer.

2. On August 6, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted an RSU Award in the amount of 1,845 RSUs. Subject to the terms of the award agreement, this award will fully vest on the date of the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

	/s/ Stacy E. Skelton, Attorney-in-Fact	08/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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