Essent director plans $172K stock sale

Director-related trust files a Rule 144 notice to sell 2,500 ESNT common shares with recent sales already reported.

Available on EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 12:22 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 12:22 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) is the issuer of common stock that director Roy J. Kasmar plans to sell under Rule 144. A total of 2,500 shares of common stock held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC are listed for sale, with an approximate aggregate market value of $171,550.00 on the New York Stock Exchange.

The notice states that the shares being sold are from the Roy J Kasmar Living Trust U/A 7/31/90 and derive from stock awards granted on May 5, 2022 and May 1, 2025. In the prior three months, 2,337 shares were sold for $160,622.01.

Key Figures

Shares planned for sale: 2,500 shares Aggregate market value of planned sale: $171,550.00 Shares sold in past 3 months: 2,337 shares +3 more

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Shares planned for sale 2,500 shares Common stock of Essent Group Ltd. listed for sale under Rule 144

Aggregate market value of planned sale $171,550.00 Approximate value of the 2,500 ESNT shares listed in the notice

Shares sold in past 3 months 2,337 shares Common stock sold on September 14, 2026

Proceeds from recent sale $160,622.01 Total consideration for 2,337 ESNT shares sold on September 14, 2026

Stock award date 1 May 5, 2022 Grant date for one stock award source of common stock

Stock award date 2 May 1, 2025 Grant date for another stock award source of common stock

Key Terms

Rule 144, Stock Award, attorney-in-fact, Compensation, +1 more

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Stock Award financial

"Common Stock | 05/01/2025 | Stock Award | Issuer"

attorney-in-fact regulatory

"as attorney-in-fact for Roy J Kasmar"

An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.

Compensation financial

"| 05/01/2025 | Compensation Common Stock"

Brokerage Services financial

"Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 245 Summer Street"

Brokerage services are firms or online platforms that act as the bridge between individual or institutional investors and financial markets, handling the buying, selling and safekeeping of stocks, bonds and other securities. They also provide tools like trading platforms, market research, account administration and optional credit for trading on margin; these features and fees directly affect an investor’s costs, access to opportunities and the speed and reliability of executing trades—like choosing the right driver and route for an important trip.

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing report for Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)?

It reports that Roy J. Kasmar, a director of Essent Group Ltd., through the Roy J Kasmar Living Trust, has filed notice under Rule 144 to sell 2,500 shares of ESNT common stock held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.

How many Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) shares are planned to be sold and at what value?

The filing lists 2,500 shares of Essent Group Ltd. common stock to be sold, with an indicated aggregate market value of approximately $171,550.00 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Who is the selling security holder in this Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Form 144?

The selling security holder is Roy J. Kasmar, a director of Essent Group Ltd. The remarks clarify that shares are being sold from the Roy J Kasmar Living Trust U/A 7/31/90.

What is the recent sale history disclosed in this ESNT Form 144?

During the past three months, the notice reports a sale of 2,337 shares of Essent Group Ltd. common stock on September 14, 2026 for total proceeds of $160,622.01.

What is the origin of the Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) shares to be sold under Rule 144?

The shares to be sold come from stock awards by the issuer, Essent Group Ltd., dated May 5, 2022 and May 1, 2025, categorized as Compensation common stock.

Who signed the Form 144 related to Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)?

The notice is signed by /s/ Audrey Skillern as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, acting as attorney-in-fact for Roy J. Kasmar.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001188563
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Essent Group Ltd.
SEC File Number	001-36157
Address of Issuer	CLARENDON HOUSE 2 CHURCH STREET HAMILTON BERMUDA HM 11
Phone	441-297-9901
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	KASMAR ROY JAMES
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 245 Summer Street Boston MA 02110	2500	171550.00	89876493	09/14/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	05/01/2025	Stock Award	Issuer			580	05/01/2025	Compensation
Common Stock	05/05/2022	Stock Award	Issuer			1920	05/05/2022	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Roy Kasmar c/o Essent Group Ltd. CLARENDON HOUSE 2 CHURCH STREET Hamilton D0 HM 11	Common Stock	09/14/2026	2337	160622.01

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	shares are being sold from ROY J KASMAR LIVING TRUST U/A 7/31/90
Date of Notice	09/14/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Audrey Skillern as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as attorney-in-fact for Roy J Kasmar
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)