Skyward Group Announces CFO Transition Effective March 31, 2027

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® (“Skyward Specialty”) and Apollo Group Holdings Ltd. (“Apollo”), announced the planned succession of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mark Haushill, Skyward Group CFO, has informed the Company of his intention to retire effective March 31, 2027, after a distinguished career with the Company. To support a seamless transition, Mark will continue serving as a Senior Advisor to the Company through the end of 2027. Taryn McHarg, CFO of Apollo and Skyward Group Deputy CFO, will step in as his successor upon his retirement.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 20, 2026

Strong ROE, Lower Costs, Bigger Apollo: What Comes Next for SKWD?

Skyward Specialty is pairing strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while Apollo is emerging as a key growth driver.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

Here's Why Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

SKWD Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Premium Growth Accelerates

Skyward Specialty's Q2 earnings beat estimates as premium growth accelerates, with strong contributions from Apollo and profitable underwriting.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

This Insurance Company Partners With Uber. Its Stock Hit A Buy Zone.

This property and casualty stock hits a buy point of a cup-with-handle base after earnings.

Investors Business Daily • Aug 7, 2026

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group NASDAQ: SKWD reported higher second-quarter earnings and premium volume, supported by underwriting profitability, growth in several specialty businesses and increased investment income.

MarketBeat • Aug 5, 2026

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Skyward Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Group” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data               ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, unaudited 2026   2025(1)   2026   2025(1) Managed Premiums $ 1,058,675     $ 900,849     $ 2,026,384     $ 1,710,234   Gross written premiums(2) $ 740,554     $ 653,861     $ 1,408,258     $ 1,248,431   Fee generating gross written premiums(2) $ 318,121     $ 246,988     $ 618,126     $ 461,803   Net written premiums $ 485,616     $ 339,213     $ 918,499     $ 682,484   Net income $ 49,038     $ 38,839     $ 98,769     $ 80,897   Net operating income(3) $ 59,198     $ 37,496     $ 116,091     $ 75,233   Basic earnings per share $ 1.10     $ 0.96     $ 2.22     $ 2.01   Diluted operating earnings per share $ 1.30     $ 0.89     $ 2.55     $ 1.78   Annualized ROE (4)   15.7 %     17.7 %     17.3 %     19.1 % Annualized operating ROE (5)   19.0 %     17.1 %     20.4 %     17.8 % (1) Select second quarter 2025 metrics for the Skyward Group and Apollo are presented on a pro forma basis for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that Skyward Group would have recognized had the acquisition actually been completed on January 1, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 4, 2026

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Skyward (SKWD) Q2 Earnings

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Skyward (SKWD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026