Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
BOW · Annual meeting · Thursday, April 30, 2026
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc
4 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of four Class II directors; Ratification of PwC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026; and consideration of any other proper matters at the Annual Meeting.
Market cap
$1.0B
1Y TSR
-11.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 3, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 30, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of four Class II directors to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
More detail
The proposal seeks shareholder ratification of the Audit Committee’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. Management and the Audit Committee emphasize oversight of auditor independence and periodically consider auditor rotation; representatives are expected to attend the meeting. The proposal is routine and standard for corporate governance; the Board unanimously recommends approval, noting the Audit Committee’s ongoing evaluation of audit quality and independence. If not ratified, the Audit Committee will reconsider and may appoint another auditor. The Audit Committee also retains discretion to change auditors at any time if deemed in shareholders’ best interests.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin Point Capital LLC | 27.3% | 8,968,445 | $201M |
| 2 | American Family Investments, Inc. | 14.3% | 4,700,761 | $105M |
| 3 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 6.0% | 1,969,668 | $44M |
| 4 | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 4.7% | 1,541,650 | $35M |
| 5 | Polar Capital Holdings Plc | 4.6% | 1,500,000 | $34M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.5% | 828,422 | $19M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.9% | 634,255 | $14M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.6% | 527,351 | $12M |
| 9 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1.6% | 518,724 | $12M |
| 10 | Gillson Capital LP | 1.3% | 436,236 | $10M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc (BOW) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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