James River director Brown not seeking 2026 re-election

James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) disclosed that on August 31, 2026, director Thomas L. Brown informed the company that he does not intend to seek re-election at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) disclosed that on August 31, 2026, director Thomas L. Brown informed the company that he does not intend to seek re-election at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders. The company states that Mr. Brown’s decision was not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Notice date: August 31, 2026 Annual meeting year: 2026 Form type: Form 8-K

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Notice date August 31, 2026 Date Thomas L. Brown advised JRVR he would not seek re-election

Annual meeting year 2026 Year of the annual general meeting at which Brown will not seek re-election

Form type Form 8-K Current report used to disclose the director’s decision

Key Terms

annual general meeting of shareholders, Form 8‑K, emerging growth company

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"he does not intend to seek re-election as a director at the Company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders"

Form 8‑K regulatory

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A Form 8-K is a required public filing companies use to report important, time-sensitive events—like leadership changes, major contracts, financial restatements, or other developments—that could affect a company’s value. Think of it as a breaking-news alert for investors: it provides quick, official details so shareholders and the market can reassess risk and price the stock based on the new information.

emerging growth company regulatory

"or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What board change did James River Group Holdings (JRVR) announce?

James River Group Holdings announced that director Thomas L. Brown advised the company on August 31, 2026 that he does not intend to seek re-election at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders.

Did Thomas L. Brown resign from the JRVR board immediately?

No. The filing states that Thomas L. Brown does not intend to seek re-election at the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders; it does not state that he resigned effective immediately.

Is Thomas L. Brown’s decision related to a disagreement with JRVR?

The company states that Mr. Brown’s decision was not the result of a disagreement with James River Group Holdings regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

When will Thomas L. Brown leave the JRVR board if not re-elected?

Based on the disclosure, Mr. Brown does not intend to seek re-election at the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders, so his board service would be expected to end at or around that meeting if he is not re-elected.

Who signed the JRVR Form 8-K announcing this board change?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of James River Group Holdings, Inc. by Jeanette Miller, who is identified as the company’s Chief Legal Officer, dated September 3, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2026

JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-36777			98-0585280
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 405, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(919) 900-1200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8‑K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a‑12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a‑12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d‑2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d‑2(b))

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e‑4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e‑4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0002 per share			JRVR			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 31, 2026, Thomas L. Brown advised James River Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) that he does not intend to seek re-election as a director at the Company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders. Mr. Brown’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of a disagreement with the Company with respect to any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
Dated: September 3, 2026			By: /s/ Jeanette Miller
			Jeanette Miller
			Chief Legal Officer

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