AMERISAFE (AMSF) EVP Raymond Wise awarded 2,225 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wise Raymond F. Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERISAFE Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Raymond F. Wise Jr. received a grant of 2,225 restricted stock units as equity compensation. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AMERISAFE common stock. Following this award, he now directly holds 14,135 restricted stock units. The newly granted units are scheduled to fully vest on March 1, 2029, meaning the underlying shares will only be delivered if the vesting conditions are satisfied over time.

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^*

Wise Raymond F. Jr.

(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 - CSO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/09/2026		A		2,225		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,225	$0	14,135	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. The restricted stock units fully vest March 1, 2029.

	/s/ Raymond F. Wise Jr.	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AMERISAFE (AMSF) report for Raymond F. Wise Jr.?

AMERISAFE reported that EVP and Chief Sales Officer Raymond F. Wise Jr. received 2,225 restricted stock units. These equity awards are compensation-based, not open‑market purchases, and give him the right to receive the same number of AMERISAFE common shares upon vesting.

How many AMERISAFE (AMSF) restricted stock units does Raymond F. Wise Jr. hold after this Form 4?

After the grant, Raymond F. Wise Jr. directly holds 14,135 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of AMERISAFE common stock, so this total reflects his current equity-based compensation position reported in this filing.

When do Raymond F. Wise Jr.’s newly granted AMERISAFE (AMSF) restricted stock units vest?

The newly granted 2,225 restricted stock units fully vest on March 1, 2029. Vesting means the units convert into AMERISAFE common shares at that time, assuming all service or performance conditions tied to the award are satisfied through the vesting date.

What does each AMERISAFE (AMSF) restricted stock unit granted to Raymond F. Wise Jr. represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Raymond F. Wise Jr. represents a contingent right to receive one share of AMERISAFE common stock. The rights become actual shares only after the vesting schedule is met, aligning executive compensation with long‑term shareholder outcomes.

Was the AMERISAFE (AMSF) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 2,225 restricted stock units as compensation, not an open‑market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” indicating an award or other acquisition, with a stated price of $0.00 per unit in the filing.