SKWD: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events. On July 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an expansion of its previously announced share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate authorization from US$50 million to up to US$100 million, of the Company’s outstanding common shares. The Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods, including pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases under the expanded share repurchase program will be determined by the Company in its discretion. The stock repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Date: July 15, 2026 /s/ Patricia A. Ryan Patricia A. Ryan Chief Legal Officer