Kinsale Capital names Christopher R. Tangard next CFO
Kinsale's board expands from nine to ten members as Petrucelli joins, with the CFO succession scheduled for March 2, 2027.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. announced that Bryan P. Petrucelli, its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, intends to retire from those executive positions effective March 2, 2027. He was elected to the board effective October 22, 2026, and the board increased from nine to ten members.
Christopher R. Tangard will succeed him in those roles effective March 2, 2027. Tangard has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since March 2024; he joined Kinsale in June 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and later held Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit and Vice President, Finance roles. Before joining Kinsale, he was a Senior Manager in KPMG LLP’s audit practice.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
3 items
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size before Petrucelli's election: 9 directors
Board size after Petrucelli's election: 10 directors
Petrucelli's board election effective date: October 22, 2026
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4 metrics
Board size before Petrucelli's election
9 directors
Before the election effective October 22, 2026
Board size after Petrucelli's election
10 directors
After the election effective October 22, 2026
Petrucelli's board election effective date
October 22, 2026
Election to Kinsale's board
CFO succession effective date
March 2, 2027
Tangard succeeds Petrucelli in the executive positions
Key Terms
excess and surplus lines market, Certified Public Accountant, material interest
3 terms
excess and surplus lines market financial
"focusing on the excess and surplus lines market"
Certified Public Accountant financial
"is a Certified Public Accountant"
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
material interest regulatory
"no direct or indirect material interest"
FAQ
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Who will succeed KNSL's CFO Bryan P. Petrucelli?
Christopher R. Tangard will succeed Bryan P. Petrucelli as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective March 2, 2027.
How many directors will Kinsale have after Bryan P. Petrucelli joins the board?
Kinsale's board increased from nine to ten members in connection with Petrucelli's election, effective October 22, 2026.
What qualifications does Christopher R. Tangard have for KNSL's CFO role?
Christopher R. Tangard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Commerce from Hampden-Sydney College, a Master of Accounting from William & Mary, and is a Certified Public Accountant. He previously served as a Senior Manager in KPMG LLP’s audit practice.
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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): October 19, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||||
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(804 ) 289-1300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
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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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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 October 19, 2026, Bryan P. Petrucelli, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to retire from the Company. Mr. Petrucelli intends to retire from such positions, effective March 2, 2027.
On October 22, 2026, the Company announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company elected Mr. Petrucelli to the Board, effective October 22, 2026. The Board increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members in connection with Mr. Petrucelli’s election to the Board.
Mr. Petrucelli will serve until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his death, resignation or removal, whichever is earliest to occur. Mr. Petrucelli will stand for re-election at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Petrucelli and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
On October 22, 2026, in connection with Mr. Petrucelli’s announced retirement, the Company announced that Christopher R. Tangard will succeed Mr. Petrucelli as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective March 2, 2027.
Mr. Tangard has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company since March 2024. Mr. Tangard joined Kinsale in June 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit in March 2021 and to Vice President, Finance in March 2023, before assuming his current role. Prior to joining Kinsale, Mr. Tangard served as a Senior Manager in the audit practice of KPMG LLP. Mr. Tangard has no family relationships with any other director or officer of the Company and no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Petrucelli’s retirement and election to the Board as well as Mr. Tangard’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 October 22, 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: October 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael P. Kehoe | ||||||
| Michael P. Kehoe | ||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Kinsale Capital Group Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
RICHMOND, Va, October 22, 2026 – Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) (the “Company”) announced today that Bryan P. Petrucelli, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 22, 2026. Mr. Petrucelli also informed the Company that he intends to retire from his executive role on March 2, 2027. Christopher R. Tangard will succeed him as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective upon Mr. Petrucelli’s retirement.
“Since Kinsale was founded in 2009, Bryan has played an integral role in our success, helping build the strong financial foundation and capital position that have supported our growth. I want to thank Bryan for his integrity, unwavering commitment to financial excellence, and sound business judgment. He has been a trusted partner throughout Kinsale’s evolution, and his leadership has left a lasting mark on our organization. While we wish Bryan well in his retirement from his executive role, we are pleased that he will continue to serve Kinsale as a Director. His deep understanding of our culture and strategy, together with his strong alignment with stockholder interests, makes him a valuable addition to our Board,” said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.
“Chris is a highly respected member of Kinsale’s senior leadership team. He understands how our technology-enabled, cost-efficient business model drives our success and has the expertise to lead our financial operations while supporting our long-term strategic priorities. I have great confidence in Chris’ ability to build on our strong foundation through disciplined financial stewardship and deliver best-in-class results for our stakeholders,” Mr. Kehoe continued.
“It has been a privilege to serve as Kinsale’s CFO and to work alongside such a talented team. I believe Chris is the right leader for our next chapter. He brings the experience, judgment and integrity needed to help Kinsale continue delivering profitable growth and creating long-term value for our stockholders. I look forward to supporting him during the transition and working with him as a member of the Board as we continue building Kinsale into the best excess and surplus lines company in the industry,” said Mr. Petrucelli.
Mr. Tangard has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company since March 2024. Mr. Tangard joined Kinsale in June 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit in March 2021 and to Vice President, Finance in March 2023, before assuming his current role. Prior to joining Kinsale, Mr. Tangard served as a Senior Manager in the audit practice of KPMG LLP.
Mr. Tangard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Commerce from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Accounting from William & Mary and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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.
Michael P. Kehoe
President and Chief Executive Officer
804-289-1272