Essent Group (NYSE: ESNT) risk chief sells 14,175 shares under plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) reported that officer Vijay Bhasin, SVP and Chief Risk Officer, sold 14,175 common shares on 2026-08-18 in an open-market or private transaction at $70.00 per share. Following this sale, Bhasin directly holds 184,274 common shares. The transaction was affirmed as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 14,175 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Bhasin Vijay

Role SVP and Chief Risk Officer

Sold 14,175 shs ($992K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common shares, par value $0.015	14,175	$70.00	$992K

Holdings After Transaction: Common shares, par value $0.015 — 184,274 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 14,175 shares Sale price per share: $70.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 184,274 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 14,175 shares Common shares sold by Vijay Bhasin on 2026-08-18

Sale price per share $70.00 per share Price for the 14,175 common shares sold on 2026-08-18

Shares held after transaction 184,274 shares Direct ownership by Vijay Bhasin following the reported sale

Net shares sold 14,175 shares Net change in common share holdings per transaction summary

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Common shares, par value

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The transaction was affirmed as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Common shares financial

"security_title: Common shares, par value $0.015"

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

par value financial

"Common shares, par value $0.015"

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESNT executive Vijay Bhasin report on this Form 4?

Vijay Bhasin reported a sale of 14,175 Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) common shares on 2026-08-18. The shares were sold in an open-market or private transaction at $70.00 per share, according to the Form 4 data.

At what price were Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) shares sold in Vijay Bhasin’s Form 4 filing?

The reported sale by Vijay Bhasin was executed at $70.00 per share. This price is described as a per-share transaction value for the 14,175 common shares sold on 2026-08-18 in an open-market or private transaction.

How many ESNT shares does Vijay Bhasin hold after the reported sale?

After the transaction, Vijay Bhasin directly holds 184,274 Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) common shares. This post-transaction ownership figure reflects his remaining stake following the sale of 14,175 shares reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was Vijay Bhasin’s ESNT share sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing indicates the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This means the sale of 14,175 shares at $70.00 per share was conducted under a pre-established trading arrangement.

What type of security did Vijay Bhasin trade in Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)?

The transaction involved common shares, par value $0.015, of Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT). On 2026-08-18, Bhasin sold 14,175 of these common shares at a per-share price of $70.00, as reported in the Form 4.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bhasin Vijay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ESSENT GROUP LTD.

CLARENDON HOUSE, 2 CHURCH STREET

(Street)

HAMILTON HM11

(City) (State) (Zip)

BERMUDA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Essent Group Ltd. [ ESNT ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP and Chief Risk Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

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

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

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

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 shares, par value $0.015	08/18/2026		S		14,175	D	$70	184,274	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:

Remarks:

	/s/ David B. Weinstock, as attorney-in-fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)