Record Net Income and Operating Income
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. reported net income of $42 million and adjusted operating income of $37.3 million, marking the best performance in the company's history.
Strong Growth in Premiums
Gross written premiums grew by 17%, and net written premiums increased by 20% for the quarter, driven by Agriculture, Accident and Health, Specialty Programs, Transactional E and S, and Surety.
Improved Combined Ratio
The first quarter combined ratio was 90.5%, including 2.2 points of cat losses, a notable improvement driven by a 0.4 point better non-cat loss ratio compared to 2024.
Investment Income Increase
Net investment income rose to $19.3 million in the quarter, up from $18.3 million a year ago, with an embedded yield increase to 5.2% from 4.7%.
Successful Reinsurance Renewals
Property reinsurance programs, including cat programs, renewed orderly with better protection at lower costs and better terms.
Strategic Growth in Agriculture and Health Divisions
The Global Agriculture unit and Accident Health Division contributed significantly to growth, with innovative approaches and strategic positioning in high-return areas less exposed to P&C cycles.