RSU vesting for Skyward Specialty (SKWD) executive detailed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. officer John A. Burkhart III, President, US P&C, reported equity transactions on January 12, 2026 related to restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. He settled a total of 13,330 RSUs into common stock, with 6,665 shares from a 4-year 2023 IPO RSU grant and 6,665 shares from a 3-year 2023 IPO RSU grant, each RSU converting into one share at an exercise price of $0. To cover tax withholding obligations on these vestings, the issuer withheld 2,798 shares and 2,623 shares of common stock at a price of $46.1 per share, as mandated under the company’s long-term incentive plan. After these transactions, Burkhart directly beneficially owned 32,271 shares of common stock.

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^*

Burkhart John A III

(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)
	President, US P&C, Skyward Grp

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/12/2026

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	01/12/2026		M		6,665(1)	A	$0	31,027	D
Common Stock	01/12/2026		F(2)		2,798	D	$46.1(3)	28,229	D
Common Stock	01/12/2026		M		6,665(1)	A	$0	34,894	D
Common Stock	01/12/2026		F(2)		2,623	D	$46.1(3)	32,271	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
2023 IPO RSU Grant (4-Year)	(4)	01/12/2026		M			6,665	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	6,665	$0	6,665	D
2023 IPO RSU Grant (3-Year)	(4)	01/12/2026		M			6,665	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	6,665	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares that were acquired by the Reporting Person in connection with the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") listed in Table II.

2. The disposition reported on this Form 4 represents shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the RSUs listed in Table II. The disposition is mandated by the Issuer and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

3. The number of shares withheld by the Issuer for the Reporting Owner was calculated using the closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on the vesting date, January 12, 2026, pursuant to the Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan.

4. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement.

5. On January 12, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted an RSU Award in the amount of 13,330 RSUs. Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, 50% of the RSUs fully vested on January 12, 2026. Subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service the remaining 50% of the RSUs will vest on January 12, 2027.

6. On January 12, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted an RSU Award in the amount of 13,330 RSUs. Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, 50% of the RSUs fully vested on January 12, 2025, and the remaining 50% of the RSUs fully vested on January 12, 2026.

	/s/ Stacy E. Skelton, Attorney-in-Fact	01/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider reporting this Form 4 for SKWD?

The reporting person is John A. Burkhart III, who serves as President, US P&C, Skyward Grp at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc..

What equity awards vested for the Skyward Specialty (SKWD) executive?

On January 12, 2026, 6,665 RSUs from a 2023 IPO RSU Grant (4-Year) and 6,665 RSUs from a 2023 IPO RSU Grant (3-Year) settled into common stock, for a total of 13,330 RSUs.

How many Skyward Specialty shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The issuer withheld 2,798 shares and 2,623 shares of common stock, using a price of $46.1 per share, to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting.

Were the share dispositions by the SKWD executive discretionary?

No. The filing explains that the dispositions reported with transaction code F represent shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations and do not represent discretionary transactions by the reporting person.

What is John A. Burkhart III’s share ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions on January 12, 2026, John A. Burkhart III directly beneficially owned 32,271 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. common stock.

What are the key terms of the RSU grants reported for Skyward Specialty?

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. For each 2023 RSU award of 13,330 RSUs, vesting occurs in 50% tranches on specified January 12 dates in 2025, 2026, and 2027, subject to the RSU agreement and continuous service.