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Apollo, a Skyward Group company (SKWD), has partnered with Generali to launch Red Bridge Syndicate 2031, approved by Lloyd's. The syndicate will underwrite Generali's reinsurance program starting January 2027. Apollo will manage the syndicate, adding to its 11 syndicates, and expects fee-based revenue growth for Skyward Group.

Citizens reiterated a Market Outperform rating and $80 price target for Skyward Specialty (SKWD), citing its diversification and undervaluation. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.30 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $489.53 million. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating with a $72 target. Citizens noted sector-wide negative book value impacts due to market conditions.

Old Republic International (ORI) fell 8.8% post-earnings, trading at $59.72. Radian Group (RDN) reported $580.7M revenue, up 95.7% YoY, but missed EPS estimates, dropping 14.4% to $33.51. Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) posted $489.5M revenue, up 53% YoY, beating estimates, but fell 10.4% to $55.17. Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) reported $548.5M revenue, up 16.8% YoY, beating estimates, and remained flat at $331.18.

Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating and $72.00 price target for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) after its CFO announced retirement. The firm views the retirement as planned and does not see it as a negative. SKWD reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.30 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $489.53 million. The stock trades at $58.23 with a P/E ratio of 14.41 and a PEG ratio of 0.37.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EXHIBIT 99.1 SKYWARD GROUP ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2027 HOUSTON, TX – [August 20, 2026] – Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, I

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) reported Q2 revenue of $489.5 million versus $468.9 million expected and adjusted EPS of $1.30 versus $1.17, citing premium growth and margin improvements across Accident & Health, Credit & Surety, and Global Agriculture. Analyst questions covered share repurchases, expense ratio drivers including AI, and scaling of Apollo fee income.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported Q2 2026 combined ratio of 89.5% and diluted operating EPS of $1.30, up 46% YoY. Gross written premiums rose 13.3% to $740.6M pro forma, with net written premiums at $485.6M. Management grew agriculture and A&H while reducing property and captives; Apollo acquisition closed Jan 1. Book value per share rose to $28.55 and it repurchased 223k shares for $9.7M.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Skyward Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Houston, TX – August 4, 2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Group” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data ($ in thousands, except per s

Skyward Specialty Insurance (NASDAQ: SKWD) is set to report Q2 results Tuesday after the bell. The company’s prior quarter revenue was $475.9 million, up 44.8% year over year. For Q2, analysts expect revenue growth of 46.6% YoY. The average analyst price target is $65.18 versus about $60 currently.

Sixfold, a New York AI underwriting firm, launched its “AI Underwriter” for property and casualty insurers on June 15, aiming to move submissions to quote- and bind-ready status with human sign-off. The company says testing at Skyward Specialty helped improve processing and underwriting metrics. Skyward reported $667.7m gross written premiums and a 89.5% combined ratio in 1Q 2026.