Amerisafe (NASDAQ: AMSF) exec gets 6,392-share award, 2,708 withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMERISAFE Inc. executive vice president and Chief Risk Officer Vincent J. Gagliano received a grant of 6,392 shares of common stock on March 12, 2026 at no cost as equity compensation. To cover tax obligations, 2,708 shares were withheld at $32.92 per share, leaving him with 31,523 shares held directly after these transactions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gagliano Vincent J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2301 HIGHWAY 190 WEST

(Street)

DERIDDER LA 70634

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERISAFE INC [ AMSF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP - Chief Risk Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock, par value of $0.01	03/12/2026		A		6,392	A	$0	34,231	D
Common stock, par value of $0.01	03/12/2026		F		2,708	D	$32.92	31,523	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Vincent J. Gagliano	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AMERISAFE (AMSF) report for Vincent J. Gagliano?

AMERISAFE reported that EVP and Chief Risk Officer Vincent J. Gagliano received a grant of 6,392 shares of common stock. This was an equity compensation award, not an open-market purchase, and forms part of his overall share-based pay package.

How many AMERISAFE (AMSF) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 2,708 AMERISAFE common shares were disposed of through tax withholding at $32.92 per share. This was to satisfy tax obligations related to the equity award rather than an open-market sale of shares by the executive.

What is Vincent J. Gagliano’s AMERISAFE (AMSF) share ownership after the transactions?

After the March 12, 2026 equity grant and related tax withholding, Vincent J. Gagliano directly holds 31,523 AMERISAFE common shares. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership position as reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was the AMERISAFE (AMSF) Form 4 a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant of 6,392 AMERISAFE shares to executive Vincent J. Gagliano at no cost. It was not an open-market purchase; it represents stock-based compensation from the company.

Did the AMERISAFE (AMSF) executive sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sale is reported. The only disposition is 2,708 shares withheld at $32.92 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the equity award, a standard non-market transaction for restricted stock or similar grants.

What do the A and F transaction codes mean in the AMERISAFE (AMSF) Form 4?

Code A indicates a grant or award acquisition of 6,392 common shares as compensation. Code F indicates 2,708 shares were disposed of to pay taxes or exercise costs, showing tax withholding rather than a discretionary sale into the market.