Skyward Specialty Appoints New CEO and CFO

TL;DR

Skyward Specialty names Andrew Robinson CEO and Michael Miller CFO, effective Nov 5th.

AI Summary

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. announced on November 12, 2025, that its Board of Directors appointed Andrew Robinson as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 5, 2025. Robinson will also serve as a Class II Director. He previously served as interim CEO and Chief Underwriting Officer. The company also announced the appointment of Michael Miller as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 5, 2025.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a permanent CEO and CFO signals a new leadership direction for Skyward Specialty, potentially impacting strategic decisions and operational execution.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Leadership changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and execution, impacting investor confidence.

Key Players & Entities

• Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Andrew Robinson (person) — Appointed CEO and Director
• November 5, 2025 (date) — Effective date of appointments
• November 12, 2025 (date) — Date of report
• Michael Miller (person) — Appointed CFO

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From the Filing

0001519449-25-000063.txt : 20251112 0001519449-25-000063.hdr.sgml : 20251112 20251112161550 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001519449-25-000063 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251112 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20251112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251112 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: 251472943 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-20251112.htm 8-K skwd-20251112 false 0001519449 0001519449 2025-11-12 2025-11-12 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): November 12, 2025 (November 5, 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 November 5, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board" ) of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the "Company" ), elected Christopher Peirce as a Class III director of the Board, effective February 1, 2026. The Board intends to appoint Mr. Peirce as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board after the filin