Skyward Specialty Insurance Share Price Today

Skyward Specialty Q3FY26 Results: Operating EPS up 22% to $1.28

Diluted operating EPS rose 22% to $1.28, with annualized operating ROE exceeding 20%. Gross written premiums increased 9% to $803 million, led by Accident and Health growth. Fee-generating premiums jumped 18% to $517 million, reflecting Apollo syndicate expansion. Net investment income surged 54% to $34 million due to higher yields and portfolio additions. Combined ratio held steady at 89.9 (88.1 ex-cat) despite competitive pressures in property.

Skyward Specialty Q2FY26 Results: Operating EPS up 46% to $1.30

Diluted operating EPS rose 46% YoY to $1.30, with an annualized operating ROE of 19%. Gross written premiums increased 13% to $741 million; managed premiums up 18% to $1.1 billion. Skyward Specialty segment combined ratio was 86.9, with ex-cat ratio at 85.6. Net investment income jumped 60% to $31 million, aided by a 5.3% fixed income yield. Share repurchase authorization increased to $100 million; book value per share up 15% YTD.

Skyward Specialty hires three veterans to lead Inland Marine unit

Skyward Specialty appointed Jon Kattman to lead its Inland Marine unit. Jared Lester joins as vice president with 16 years of industry experience. Casie Derrick hired as assistant vice president bringing 20 years of expertise. Hires aim to strengthen the company's position in the niche inland marine market.

AM Best revises Skyward Insurance outlook to positive on strong balance sheet

AM Best revised the Long-Term ICR outlook to positive for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group members. Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and Long-Term ICR of "a" were affirmed for four member companies. Skyward Group's Long-Term ICR of "bbb" and subordinated notes rating of "bbb-" were also affirmed with positive outlooks. The revision cites very strong balance sheet strength and consistent underwriting profitability despite increased leverage.

Skyward Group CFO Mark Haushill to retire; Taryn McHarg succeeds

Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) announced that Chief Financial Officer Mark Haushill plans to retire effective March 31, 2027. Taryn McHarg, currently Deputy CFO and CFO of subsidiary Apollo Group Holdings Ltd., will succeed him. Haushill will serve as a Senior Advisor through the end of 2027 to ensure a smooth transition.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group increases share repurchase program to $100M

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has doubled its share repurchase program authorization from $50M to $100M. The decision, disclosed in an SEC filing, allows for increased buybacks of outstanding shares. This move underscores the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.