Bowhead Specialty (BOW) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on April 30, 2026, with voting on director elections and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders of record as of March 3, 2026, are eligible to vote, with 32,838,035 shares outstanding.

• Proxy materials are distributed primarily online, with options for mail or email delivery.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four Class II directors are nominated for three-year terms expiring in 2029.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 is up for vote.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by November 16, 2026, for proxy inclusion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of eleven members divided into three staggered classes.

• Majority of directors are independent per NYSE standards; independence was phased in after ceasing controlled company status.

• Board committees include Audit and Compensation, Nominating, and Corporate Governance (CNCG), each with written charters.

• Directors are expected to attend at least 75% of meetings and the annual meeting.

• Board leadership is separated between the Chair and CEO roles.