---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-061377"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SKWD"
cik: "0001519449"
company_name: "Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-05-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T23:37:31.490705+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Skyward Specialty Appoints Anthony J. Kuczinski to Board of Directors

## Summary
- Appointed as Class III director effective August 1, 2023, with term expiring at 2025 annual meeting.
- Kuczinski has 38 years industry experience, including 34 years at Munich Re, serving as President and CEO of Munich Reinsurance US Holdings for 15 years.
- Director compensation includes $50,000 annual retainer and $100,000 Restricted Stock Award vesting in full on one-year anniversary.
- Kuczinski held leadership roles at The Institutes, Reinsurance Association of America, and American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-061377
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SKWD
- cik: 0001519449
- company_name: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-05-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1519449/000110465923061377/0001104659-23-061377-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1519449/000110465923061377/tm2315801d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Anthony J. Kuczinski was appointed as Class III director at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Class III director
  source text: appointed Anthony J. Kuczinski to our Board, effective August 1, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1519449/000110465923061377/0001104659-23-061377-index.htm

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