Kinsale Capital (NYSE: KNSL) reshapes tech and analytics leadership team
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. reported leadership changes and a realignment of its analytics and technology functions. Effective April 29, 2026, longtime Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Diane Schnupp retired and will continue in a consulting role to support a smooth transition.
On the same date, Salmaan K. Allibhai was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, assuming responsibility for the company’s data analytics and technology capabilities. In addition, Nicholas J. Kunkle was promoted to Vice President, Chief Actuary, leading the Analytics and Actuarial department as part of the new structure.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
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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.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Form type: Form 8-K
Effective date of changes: April 29, 2026
Industry experience: Over 13 years
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Form type
Form 8-K
Current report detailing leadership and organizational changes
Effective date of changes
April 29, 2026
Date when Schnupp retired and Allibhai’s promotion became effective
Industry experience
Over 13 years
Experience in the insurance industry for Salmaan K. Allibhai
Company phone
804-289-1272
Investor relations contact for Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Key Terms
Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, Vice President, Chief Actuary, excess and surplus lines market, Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, +1 more
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Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer financial
"promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer to lead the Company’s data analytics and technology capabilities"
Vice President, Chief Actuary financial
"Nicholas J. Kunkle has been promoted to Vice President, Chief Actuary and will manage the Analytics and Actuarial department"
excess and surplus lines market financial
"Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group ... focusing on the excess and surplus lines market"
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society financial
"Mr. Allibhai ... is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries"
A Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) is a highly qualified professional who has completed rigorous exams and training to specialize in assessing and managing risks for property and casualty insurance, such as car, home, and liability policies. For investors, an FCAS signals trusted expertise in estimating future claims, setting appropriate prices and reserves, and evaluating an insurer’s financial stability—think of it as a board-certified specialist for insurance risk.
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"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.
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): April 29, 2026
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(804 ) 289-1300
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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 April 29, 2026, Diane Schnupp, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intent to retire from the Company. Ms. Schnupp retired from such positions, effective April 29, 2026.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 29, 2026, the Company announced that Salmaan Allibhai, was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer of the Company, effective April 29, 2026.
Mr. Allibhai has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary of the Company since March 2025 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility at the Company since April 2016.
A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Schnupp’s retirement as well as Mr. Allibhai’s promotion is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 29, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |||||||
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.
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | ||||||||
| Dated: April 29, 2026 | By: | /s/ Bryan P. Petrucelli | ||||||
| Bryan P. Petrucelli | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Kinsale Capital Group Announces Realignment of Analytics and Technology Groups
Richmond, VA, April 29, 2026 - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) (the “Company”) today announced the realignment of its Analytics and Technology groups under a single leader. As part of the realignment, Salmaan K. Allibhai has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer to lead the Company’s data analytics and technology capabilities. In addition, Nicholas J. Kunkle has been promoted to Vice President, Chief Actuary and will manage the Analytics and Actuarial department.
“We are pleased to welcome Salmaan as part of Kinsale’s senior leadership team. Technology has always been a core competency at Kinsale that provides a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and speed across all of our business processes, and we employ a quantitative approach by using analytics to drive profitability and operational efficiency. By bringing these critical areas together under one leader, we are removing operational silos and creating stronger alignment across our data and technology strategies,” said Kinsale Capital Group Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.
“Salmaan’s forward-thinking approach to data-driven solutions makes him an ideal leader to further develop the company’s end-to-end systems to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs of the business and to harness data to drive faster, smarter decisions across the company,” Mr. Kehoe added.
Mr. Allibhai joined the Company in April 2016 and has over 13 years of industry experience. During his tenure at the Company, Mr. Allibhai has served in positions of increasing responsibility on the leadership team, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary before his promotion to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer. Mr. Allibhai earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Decision Sciences and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Dr. Kunkle started with the Company in April 2024 as a Senior Actuary and was promoted to Managing Actuary in March 2025. Previously, he served as an actuary at GEICO and USAA, taking on roles of increasing leadership responsibility. Dr. Kunkle earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, with a minor in Mathematics from Ithaca College, a master’s degree in Music Performance from Michigan State University, and a doctorate in Musical Arts and Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kunkle is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Additionally, Diane Schnupp retired from her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective April 29, 2026. Ms. Schnupp will continue in a consulting role for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
“I am thankful for Diane's leadership that has propelled our technology strategy forward over the last seven years,” said Mr. Kehoe. “Throughout her tenure, Diane had a meaningful impact on the success of our company, the development of our employees, and has set us up for continued success in the future.”
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About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.
Contact
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Bryan Petrucelli
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
804-289-1272
ir@kinsalecapitalgroup.com
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FAQ
What executive leadership changes did Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) announce?
Kinsale Capital Group announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Diane Schnupp retired effective April 29, 2026. The company also promoted Salmaan K. Allibhai to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, and Nicholas J. Kunkle to Vice President, Chief Actuary.
How is Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) realigning its analytics and technology groups?
Kinsale Capital Group is combining its Analytics and Technology groups under a single leader. As part of this realignment, Salmaan K. Allibhai will oversee both data analytics and technology capabilities as Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, supported by a dedicated Analytics and Actuarial department.
Who is Salmaan K. Allibhai at Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL)?
Salmaan K. Allibhai has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer. He joined Kinsale in April 2016, previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, and has over 13 years of industry experience with advanced actuarial and quantitative training.
What role will Nicholas J. Kunkle play at Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL)?
Nicholas J. (Nick) Kunkle has been promoted to Vice President, Chief Actuary, leading Kinsale’s Analytics and Actuarial department. He joined the company in April 2024, advanced to Managing Actuary in March 2025, and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society with prior experience at GEICO and USAA.
What is Diane Schnupp’s status with Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) after retirement?
Diane Schnupp retired from her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer effective April 29, 2026. She will continue in a consulting capacity for a period of time to help ensure an orderly transfer of her responsibilities and support continuity in the company’s technology strategy.
What type of business does Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) operate?
Kinsale Capital Group is described as a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company focuses on the excess and surplus lines market, a segment of the insurance industry that typically covers risks that standard insurers do not write.