Skyward Specialty Insurance Acquires Apollo Group for Strategic Growth

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has successfully acquired Apollo Group Holdings Limited, completing a strategic agreement set earlier. Based in Houston, Skyward Specialty is a robust specialty insurer with operations spanning nine underwriting divisions and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Its insurance subsidiaries boast an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company, delivering commercial property and casualty products on both admitted and non-admitted bases.

The acquisition of Apollo, a component of Skyward Specialty working within Lloyd’s of London, is poised to bolster Skyward Specialty's portfolio. Apollo offers cutting-edge, data-centric insurance solutions across diverse sectors such as property, casualty, marine, and energy. This integration aims to harness the collective strengths of both entities, though market conditions and integration present potential challenges in terms of regulatory compliance requirements.

Further details on Skyward Specialty and Apollo can be found on their websites: Skyward Specialty and Apollo.

In recent financial insights, notable insider trading activity includes four sales over the past six months with no purchases recorded. Skyward Specialty reported a 27.13% revenue rise in Q3 2025, totaling $382.5 million compared to the previous year. Institutional investors are exhibiting mixed positions, some increasing their stakes while others divest, reflecting dynamic industry sentiments.

Analysts remain bullish about Skyward Specialty’s stock, receiving multiple buy ratings and optimistic price forecasts, indicating a potentially positive stock trajectory. This summary draws on information from GlobeNewswire. For complete details, refer to the original release.