James River Group (JRVR) names new Specialty Admitted segment president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. reported that William K. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment, plans to retire on September 30, 2025. To ensure continuity in that business, the Company has named Lisa Binnie as his successor as President of the Specialty Admitted segment, effective September 1, 2025, creating a one‑month overlap for an orderly transition of duties.

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.

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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 26, 2025

JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Pembroke HM11, Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(441) 295-1422

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

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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 Shares, 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).

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

On August 26, 2025, William K. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer of James River Group Holdings, Ltd.’s (the “Company”) Specialty Admitted segment, informed the Company of his intention to retire on September 30, 2025. The Company has identified Lisa Binnie as Mr. Bowman’s successor as President of the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment, which will take effect on September 1, 2025 in order to allow for an orderly transition of duties prior to Mr. Bowman’s retirement.

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, LTD.
Dated: August 29, 2025			By: /s/ Jeanette Miller
			Jeanette Miller
			Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did JRVR announce in this 8-K filing?

The Company disclosed that William K. Bowman, President and CEO of James River Group Holdings, Ltd.’s Specialty Admitted segment, intends to retire on September 30, 2025, and that Lisa Binnie has been selected as his successor as President of that segment.

When will the JRVR Specialty Admitted segment leadership transition occur?

Lisa Binnie will become President of the Specialty Admitted segment on September 1, 2025, and William K. Bowman will retire on September 30, 2025, allowing a one‑month transition period.

What role did William K. Bowman hold at James River Group Holdings (JRVR)?

William K. Bowman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment at James River Group Holdings, Ltd.

Who is replacing William K. Bowman at JRVR’s Specialty Admitted segment?

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. has identified Lisa Binnie as the successor to William K. Bowman as President of the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment.

Why did James River Group Holdings file this Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was filed to disclose a planned leadership change in the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment, specifically the retirement of William K. Bowman and the appointment of Lisa Binnie as his successor with defined effective dates.

Does this JRVR 8-K mention any financial results or major transactions?

No, the disclosure focuses on a management transition in the Specialty Admitted segment and does not describe financial results or major corporate transactions.