Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
- SKWD · Nasdaq
- Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance
- Houston, TX
- 611 employees
- CIK 0001519449
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Andrew S. Robinson Chairman & CEO, Skyward Group 4, 2026-05-08
- Andrew Robinson Chairman and CEO 10-K, 2026-03-02
- David Christopher Ben Ibeson CEO - Apollo 4, 2026-02-27
- Taryn McHarg Deputy Chief Financial Officer 8-K, 2026-08-20
- Mark W. Haushill CFO - Skyward Group 4, 2026-05-08
- Taryn Leonie McHarg CFO - Apollo 4, 2026-03-03
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. is a U.S. public company in fire, marine & casualty insurance (SIC 6331), headquartered in Houston, TX. It trades as SKWD on Nasdaq. Revenue was $1.4B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +23.2% from the year before. It reported about 611 employees. Andrew S. Robinson is Chairman & CEO, Skyward Group.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $1.2B 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $886M 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $642M 10-K/A, 2025-09-05 | $550M 10-K, 2023-03-28 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $170M 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $119M 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $86.0M 10-K, 2026-03-02 | $39.4M 10-K/A, 2025-09-05 | $38.3M 10-K, 2023-03-28 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew S. Robinson | Chairman & CEO, Skyward Group | 4, 2026-05-08 |
| David Ibeson | Named in proxy bio: Chief Executive Officer, Apollo | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
| Andrew Robinson Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group | Chairman and CEO | 10-K, 2026-03-02 |
| David Christopher Ben Ibeson | CEO - Apollo | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| Taryn McHarg | Deputy Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-20 |
| Mark W. Haushill | CFO - Skyward Group | 4, 2026-05-08 |
| Taryn Leonie McHarg | CFO - Apollo | 4, 2026-03-03 |
 John A. Burkhart III | President, US P&C | 4, 2026-05-08 |
 Sean W. Duffy | EVP & Chief Claims Officer | 4, 2026-05-08 |
| Dan PK Bodnar | Chief Information Officer | 4, 2026-05-08 |
| John Burkhart President U.S. Property & Casualty | President, U.S. Property & Casualty, Skyward Specialty | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
 Sandip Kapadia | President, Reinsurance & Head of Actuarial, Skyward Specialty | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
| Sean Duffy Chief Claims Officer Skyward Specialty Insurance | Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, Skyward Specialty | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
| Daniel Bodnar | Chief Information and Technology Officer, Skyward Specialty | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
| James Slaughter | Named in proxy bio: Chief Underwriting Officer, Apollo | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
| S. Shakoor Khan | Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, Skyward Group | DEF 14A, 2026-03-25 |
What Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. does
Skyward Specialty was formed as a Delaware corporation on January 3, 2006 as an insurance holding company. We operated under the name Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd. until we re-branded as Skyward Specialty in November 2020. References to “the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms refer to the business of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 44.4 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $2.2B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 2, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 5, 2026 (filed March 25, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 25, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Houston, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Thomas N. Schmitt CPO, Skyward Group | Sale | 8,397 | $431K | Form 4, June 15, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | Anthony J. Kuczinski Director | Buy | 2,000 | $94K | Form 4, May 21, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Gena L. Ashe Director | Sale | 740 | $34K | Form 4, May 12, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | Anthony J. Kuczinski Director | Buy | 5,000 | $239K | Form 4, March 4, 2026 |
| March 2, 2026 | Christopher Locke Peirce Director | Buy | 3,200 | $151K | Form 4, March 3, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 | Taryn Leonie McHarg CFO - Apollo | Buy | 200 | $9K | Form 4, March 3, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 | Andrew S. Robinson Chairman & CEO, Skyward Group | Buy | 22,100 | $1.0M | Form 4, February 27, 2026 |
| February 9, 2026 | Thomas N. Schmitt CPO, Skyward Group | Sale | 2,616 | $114K | Form 4, February 10, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-15
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-11
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-02-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-06
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 3.02 Unregistered sales of equity securities
- 8-K filed 2025-12-03
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
- What does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Skyward Specialty was formed as a Delaware corporation on January 3, 2006 as an insurance holding company. We operated under the name Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd. until we re-branded as Skyward Specialty in November 2020. References to “the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or like terms refer to the business of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries."
- What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s revenue?
- $1.4B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 2, 2026.
- Is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. profitable?
- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. reported net income of $170M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. have?
- About 611 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.?
- Andrew S. Robinson, Chairman & CEO, Skyward Group, as named in a 4 filed May 8, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.?
- Taryn McHarg, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 8-K filed August 20, 2026.
- Where is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. headquartered?
- Houston, TX.
- What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s stock ticker?
- SKWD on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. in?
- Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance, SIC code 6331.
- What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s website?
- skywardinsurance.com.
- When does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. report earnings next?
- January 31, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. a public company?
- Yes. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0001519449 and trades as SKWD.
- Who audits Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Houston, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. are outstanding?
- 44.4 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s public float?
- $2.2B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 2, 2026.
- How many business segments does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- When is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- May 5, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 25, 2026.
- Have Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since December 11, 2025, officers and directors reported 6 open-market sales worth about $969K and 5 purchases worth about $1.5M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Thomas N. Schmitt (CPO, Skyward Group) sold 8,397 shares on June 12, 2026.