8-K current report · filed Aug 20, 2026

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) 8-K Current Report: August 20, 2026

Item 5.02Item 7.01SKWD overview

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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 20, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). CFO Mark Haushill retiring March 31, 2027; company cites no operational, policy, or practice disagreements.

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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers

  • CFO Mark Haushill retiring March 31, 2027; company cites no operational, policy, or practice disagreements
  • Haushill becomes Senior Advisor through December 31, 2027 at $250,000 annualized salary
  • No bonus or new equity during advisory period; continued vesting of existing awards
  • Taryn McHarg succeeds Haushill as CFO, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer
  • McHarg’s existing compensation includes approximately $540,000 base salary, 20%-60% target bonus, and $1,750,000 restricted stock unit award

Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • CFO Haushill retiring effective March 31, 2027
  • McHarg appointed CFO upon Haushill’s resignation
  • Planned succession supports continuity while introducing leadership-transition execution risk
  • Press release furnished under Reg FD and not deemed filed under Exchange Act Section 18

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