Skyward Specialty Announces CFO Transition: Haushill to Retire, McHarg Named Successor
SKWD sits 39% above its 52-week low of $40.6.
Summary
Skyward Specialty announced CFO Mark Haushill's retirement effective March 31, 2027, and the appointment of Taryn McHarg as his successor. Haushill will remain as Senior Advisor through 2027.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · SKWD
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CFO Retirement Announced
Mark Haushill notified the company on August 17, 2026 of his intention to retire as CFO effective March 31, 2027.
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Successor Appointed
Taryn McHarg, currently Deputy CFO and CFO of Apollo, will become CFO upon Haushill's retirement. She will also serve as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.
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Advisory Role for Haushill
Haushill will serve as Senior Advisor from March 31, 2027 through December 31, 2027, receiving an annualized base salary of $250,000 with no bonus or new equity awards.
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McHarg Compensation Details
McHarg's existing employment agreement provides an annual base salary of approximately $540,000 (£400,000) and a target bonus of 20% to 60% of base salary. She also holds a $1,750,000 RSU award from the Apollo acquisition.
Analysis · SKWD · Finance
CFO Mark Haushill will retire effective March 31, 2027, with Taryn McHarg, currently Deputy CFO and CFO of Apollo, stepping into the role. The transition is planned and amicable, with Haushill staying on as Senior Advisor through 2027. McHarg brings deep insurance finance experience from Apollo and Bupa. The company emphasizes continuity and internal succession, which should reassure investors about financial leadership stability.
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At the time of this filing, SKWD was trading at $56.44 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.5B. The 52-week trading range was $40.60 to $65.69. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.