Skyward Specialty Insurance Names New CEO

Ticker: SKWD · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-appointment, leadership-change

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TL;DR

Skyward Specialty Insurance officially names Andrew Robinson as CEO, effective May 7th.

AI Summary

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. announced on May 13, 2025, that its Board of Directors appointed Andrew Robinson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 7, 2025. Robinson will also join the Board of Directors. He previously served as the interim CEO and President since January 2025.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a permanent CEO signifies a new leadership direction for Skyward Specialty Insurance, potentially impacting its strategic decisions and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing reports on a routine executive appointment and does not contain information that would immediately impact the company's financial standing or operations.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new CEO and President of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.?

Andrew Robinson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and President of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.

When did Andrew Robinson's appointment as CEO and President become effective?

Andrew Robinson's appointment became effective on May 7, 2025.

Will the new CEO also join the Board of Directors?

Yes, Andrew Robinson will also join the Board of Directors.

What was Andrew Robinson's role prior to this permanent appointment?

Andrew Robinson served as the interim CEO and President of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. since January 2025.

What is the filing date of this 8-K report?

The filing date of this 8-K report is May 13, 2025.

From the Filing

0001519449-25-000026.txt : 20250513 0001519449-25-000026.hdr.sgml : 20250513 20250513161747 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001519449-25-000026 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250513 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders FILED AS OF DATE: 20250513 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250513 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001519449 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] ORGANIZATION NAME: 02 Finance EIN: 141957288 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-41591 FILM NUMBER: 25940389 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 GESSNER STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77024 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-935-4888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 GESSNER STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77024 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Houston International Insurance Group LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20140801 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Houston International Insurance Group DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20110428 8-K 1 skwd-20250513.htm 8-K skwd-20250513 false 0001519449 0001519449 2025-05-13 2025-05-13 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________ FORM 8-K ___________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2025 (May 7, 2025) ___________________________________ Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ___________________________________ Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 001-41591 (Commission File Number) 14-1957288 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 800 Gessner Road , Suite 600 Houston , Texas 77024-4284 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 713 ) 935-4800 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ___________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.01 SKWD The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensator Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 13, 2025, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the "Company"), announced that Kirby Hill, the Company’s Executive Vice President and President, Captives and Specialty Programs, will transition to the role of Chairman of Captives and Specialty Programs, focusing principally on key business development and strategic matters for the

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