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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported second quarter 2026 results with net income of $49.0 million ($1.10 basic…
SKWDSkyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported second quarter 2026 results with net income of $49.0 million ($1.10 basic EPS) and diluted operating earnings per share of $1.30, a 46% increase year-over-year. Managed premiums rose 17.5% to $1.06 billion, while gross written premiums increased 13.3% to $740.6 million. The combined ratio was 89.5%, inclusive of 1.9 points of catastrophe losses, and the ex-cat combined ratio stood at 87.6%. Annualized operating return on equity reached 20.4% for the first half of the year. The company repurchased 223,000 shares for $9.7 million and expanded its share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $100 million. Book value per share increased 14.6% to $28.55. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group operates in the specialty property and casualty insurance industry.