---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-061867"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BOW"
cik: "0002002473"
company_name: "Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-14T20:40:54+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-14T20:42:11.149053+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bowhead Specialty appoints Derek Walker to board effective Sept 12, 2026

## Summary
- Walker elected to fill vacancy, nominated by GPC Fund under May 23, 2024 Board Nominee Agreement.
- Walker is a Managing Director at Gallatin Point Capital; will serve as Class II director, reelection in 2029.
- Walker receives no cash compensation for board service; he is employed by Gallatin Point.
- Prior roles include Thomas H. Lee Partners (2015-17) and J.P. Morgan (2013-15); Yale and Stanford degrees.
- Also serves on boards of Forbright Bank (FRBT), Pie Insurance, and Insurance Supermarket.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-061867
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BOW
- cik: 0002002473
- company_name: Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-14T20:40:54+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2002473/000162828026061867/0001628280-26-061867-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2002473/000162828026061867/bow-20260912.htm

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