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0001519449
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
001-41591
800 GESSNER
SUITE 600
HOUSTON
TX
77024
713-935-4888
Hays James Charles
Director
Common
Charles Schwab Corporation
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
200000
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40099931
11/25/2024
NASDAQ
Common
12/22/2010
Corporate Action
Issuer
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12/22/2010
Cash
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Shares to be sold in MARQUIS LAFAYETTE LLC - James C Hays Agent
11/25/2024
James C Hays