Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. on May 5, 2026. The report was filed on May 11, 2026. The Company is incorporated in Delaware and its common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol SKWD.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance actions taken at the Annual Meeting.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders and approved:
- Election of Directors:
- Peter C. Hearn: Elected with 34,790,416 votes For, 901,506 Withheld, and 2,359,528 Broker Non-Votes.
- Gena Ashe: Elected with 25,679,644 votes For, 10,012,278 Withheld, and 2,359,528 Broker Non-Votes.
- Executive Compensation Advisory Vote: Approved with 33,368,427 votes For, 2,308,030 Against, 15,465 Abstain, and 2,359,528 Broker Non-Votes.
- Ratification of Independent Auditors: Ernst & Young LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 37,739,694 votes For, 289,410 Against, and 22,346 Abstain.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final composition of the Board of Directors following the election of Peter C. Hearn and Gena Ashe.
- Review the full proxy statement for details on the executive compensation package that was approved.
- Confirm the engagement terms with Ernst & Young LLP for the 2026 fiscal year audit.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (2,359,528) which did not affect the outcome of the director elections but may be relevant for future voting thresholds.