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KNSL, RLI, PLMR and SKWD are leveraging specialized underwriting, niche risks and disciplined strategies as specialty insurance demand expands.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NasdaqGS:SKWD) has partnered with SnapRefund to use its ClaimsSnap platform for claim payments. The collaboration focuses on automating and digitising claim payment execution to speed up disbursements to policyholders and other recipients. Management expects the ClaimsSnap integration to reduce manual handling in the claims process and support greater operational scalability. This ClaimsSnap partnership sits alongside other shifts in how Skyward Specialty...

Detailed price information for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

SKWD is using AI and machine learning to accelerate underwriting, improve efficiency and navigate softer insurance markets.

SKWD's diversified portfolio, Apollo integration and disciplined underwriting support growth, while catastrophe risks remain a concern.

Jon Kattman to lead with Jared Lester and Casie Derrick significantly strengthening teamHOUSTON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: SKWD), a Skyward Group Company ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announced three strategic hires to its Inland Marine unit as the Company deepens its investment in this niche segment. Skyward Specialty recruited Jon Kattman, an industry veteran of tw

Skyward (SKWD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

OLDWICK, N.J., August 28, 2026--AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of "a" (Excellent) of Great Midwest Insurance Company, Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company and Imperium Insurance Company. All companies are members of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Skyward), whose ultimate parent is Skyward S

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Skyward Specialty is pairing strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while Apollo is emerging as a key growth driver.

Skyward Specialty Insurance posted a strong Q2, outperforming Wall Street’s expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. This positive market reaction was fueled by the company’s robust premium growth across specialized segments and ongoing margin improvements. Management highlighted the benefits of its diversified business mix, particularly the expansion in Accident & Health, Credit & Surety, and Global Agriculture, as key contributors to the quarter’s performance. CEO Andrew Robinson em

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Detailed price information for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Skyward Specialty's Q2 earnings beat estimates as premium growth accelerates, with strong contributions from Apollo and profitable underwriting.

This insurance company reports better-than-expected earnings. The property and casualty stock breaks out of a cup-with-handle base.

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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target o

Detailed price information for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Skyward Specialty delivers robust Q2 with 19% operating ROE, driven by strong growth in accident and health and agriculture, while navigating challenging property market conditions.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) reported higher second-quarter earnings and premium volume, supported by underwriting profitability, growth in several specialty businesses and increased investment income. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Robinson called the quarter “simpl

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Skyward (SKWD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Skyward (SKWD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.04% and +6.50%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Detailed price information for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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Specialty insurance provider Skyward Specialty Insurance (NASDAQ:SKWD) will be reporting results this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

SKWD heads into Q2 earnings with strong premium and investment income growth expected, while rising costs remain a key watchpoint.

Skyward (SKWD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

This insurance company is a leader in property and casualty coverage. Its earnings growth averaged 44% over the last three quarters.

Skyward Specialty Insurance’s 25.4% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 17.2%, and its stock price has climbed to $58.31 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Detailed price information for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Skyward (SKWD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the property & casualty insurance industry, including Skyward Specialty Insurance (NASDAQ:SKWD) and its peers.

After a strong three year run, with Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock returning 139.0%, the shares now sit in a zone where recent momentum and upbeat coverage meet valuation checks that suggest the stock is no longer an obvious bargain. Over the last three years, a 139.0% return puts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group firmly in the group of insurers that have already rewarded shareholders, which naturally raises the bar for what counts as good value from here. Expectations around...