James Charles Hays net worth and biography

James Hays Biography and Net Worth

Director of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Mr. Hays has served on our Board since April 2020. From October 2018 to April 2024. Mr. Hays served as Vice Chair and as a member of the Board of Brown & Brown, Inc., a public insurance brokerage company. From 1994 to October 2018, Mr. Hays served as Chief Executive Officer of Hays Companies, an insurance broker he founded in 1994 that was acquired by Brown & Brown, Inc. in October 2018. During his tenure at Hays Companies, he developed the organization into a nationwide leader in risk management, P&C, employee benefits, and personal lines insurance. Overseeing more than 25 years of growth, starting from a seven-person operation to a large-scale firm with more than 700 teammates in 30 offices.

Previously he was the Chairman and CEO of RHH of Minnesota from 1987 through 1994, where he started the business from scratch and obtained the Office of the Year. Mr. Hays has his MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.

What is James Charles Hays' net worth?: The estimated net worth of James Charles Hays is at least $44.75 million as of December 3rd, 2024. Mr. Hays owns 747,261 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock worth more than $44,745,989 as of May 11th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Hays may own. Learn More about James Charles Hays' net worth.
How do I contact James Charles Hays?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Hays and other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group executives is 800 GESSNER SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX, 77024. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group can also be reached via phone at 713-935-4800 and via email at ir@skywardinsurance.com. Learn More on James Charles Hays' contact information.
Has James Charles Hays been buying or selling shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group?: James Charles Hays has not been actively trading shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the past quarter. Most recently, James Charles Hays sold 25,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.00, for a transaction totalling $1,350,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 747,261 shares of the company's stock, valued at $40,352,094. Learn More on James Charles Hays' trading history.
Who are Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's active insiders?: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's insider roster includes Gena Ashe (Director), Mark Haushill (CFO), James Hays (Director), Kirby Hill (Insider), A III (Insider), Sandip Kapadia (EVP), Anthony Kuczinski (Director), Andrew Robinson (CEO and Chairman of the Board), Thomas Schmitt (Insider), Leslie Shaunty (General Counsel), and Katharine Terry (Director). Learn More on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group?: In the last year, insiders at the sold shares 15 times. They sold a total of 54,103 shares worth more than $2,780,288.19. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 6th when insider John A Burkhart III sold 4,832 shares worth more than $242,759.68. Insiders at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group own 8.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group.
Information on this page was last updated on 3/6/2025.

James Charles Hays Insider Trading History at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
12/3/2024	Sell	25,000	$54.00	$1,350,000.00	747,261
6/12/2023	Sell	200,000	$21.91	$4,382,000.00	1,975,851

James Charles Hays Buying and Selling Activity at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Company Overview

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, underwrites commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States. It offers general liability, excess liability, professional liability, commercial auto, group accident and health, property, surety, and workers' compensation insurance products. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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