Every 8-K that Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. reported strong profitability for the quarter and first half ended June 30, 2026. Second-quarter net income was $175.9 million, or $7.72 per diluted share, up from $134.1 million, or $5.76, a 34.0% EPS increase. For the first half of 2026, net income was $288.4 million, or $12.58 per diluted share, compared to $223.3 million, or $9.59, a 31.2% EPS increase. Net operating earnings reached $126.2 million in the quarter and $244.0 million year-to-date.
Underwriting income rose to $105.4 million in Q2 with a combined ratio of 75.5%, while the loss ratio improved to 53.8%. Net investment income grew 19.9% in the quarter to $55.7 million. Gross written premiums declined 5.0% to $527.6 million, driven by steep premium reductions in the Commercial Property Division, though premiums excluding that division grew. Capital management was active: the company repurchased 321,055 shares for $100.0 million and the board approved an additional $250 million repurchase authorization, leaving $337.5 million of capacity. Book value per share increased to $89.34, and annualized operating return on equity for the first half was 24.4%.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting held on May 21, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors, each receiving at least 17.9 million votes in favor, with modest opposition and broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with about 18.0 million votes for, 0.4 million against, and 0.1 million abstentions, plus broker non-votes. In addition, they strongly ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with over 20.1 million votes in favor.
Kinsale Capital Group reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Diane Schnupp has retired effective April 29, 2026. In connection with her retirement, the company and Ms. Schnupp entered into a severance and release agreement.
Under this agreement, she will receive payments of $20,833.33 per pay period from April 30, 2026 to July 31, 2026, then $1,041.67 per pay period from August 15, 2026 to March 1, 2028. Her existing equity awards will continue to vest through March 2, 2028. The full agreement will be filed with the company’s Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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.
Kinsale Capital Group reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $112.6 million, or $4.88 per diluted share, up from $89.2 million, or $3.83, a year earlier. Net operating earnings rose to $117.8 million, or $5.11 per diluted share.
Underwriting performance was very strong: underwriting income increased to $94.5 million and the combined ratio improved to 77.4% from 82.1%, helped by lower catastrophe losses and favorable prior-year reserve development. Net investment income grew 26.5% to $55.4 million.
Gross written premiums were essentially flat at $482.0 million, as a 28.3% decline in the Commercial Property Division offset growth elsewhere, while net written premiums rose 5.6% to $403.3 million due to higher reinsurance retention. Kinsale returned capital through $62.5 million of share repurchases and a $0.25 per-share dividend, and ended the quarter with book value per share of $85.31 and an annualized operating return on equity of 24.0%.
Kinsale Capital Group reported strong growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Fourth-quarter net income rose to $138.6 million, or $5.99 per diluted share, up from $109.1 million, or $4.68, a year earlier.
For 2025, net income increased to $503.6 million, or $21.65 per diluted share, compared to $414.8 million, or $17.78, in 2024. Underwriting income reached $389.2 million with a combined ratio of 75.9%, while net investment income grew 27.9% to $192.2 million.
The company returned capital by repurchasing $50.0 million of stock and later authorizing an additional $250 million buyback. It also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share, a 47.1% increase. Book value per share grew to $84.66, and operating return on equity was 26.4% for 2025.
Kinsale Capital Group reports that longtime director Frederick L. Russell, Jr. has informed the company he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors when his current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The company states that Mr. Russell’s decision does not involve any disagreement with Kinsale on its operations, policies, or practices. Following the end of his term, the Board expects to decrease its size from 10 to 9 directors, effective on the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. filed a current report describing that it will hold an Investor Day in Richmond, Virginia on January 8, 2026. The company is providing investors with an accompanying slide presentation, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is also available on its investor relations website. This type of event is intended to share more detail about the company’s business, strategy, and financial profile, but the specific financial or strategic information is contained in the presentation itself rather than in this report.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. reported that its Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee approved a new equity award for President and Chief Operating Officer Brian D. Haney. The award is a grant of 460 shares of Kinsale common stock under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These restricted stock awards are subject to service-based vesting conditions and will vest on the first anniversary of the January 1, 2026 grant date. This reflects part of the company’s executive compensation program using equity to align leadership with shareholder interests.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. entered into amendments to its note purchase and bank credit agreements to change how restrictions on dividends, share repurchases and other "Restricted Payments" work. Under both amended agreements, Kinsale may make Restricted Payments as long as, at the time it declares them, no event of default has occurred or would arise after giving effect to the payment on a pro forma basis.
The company also announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing buybacks of up to $250 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases may occur over time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or accelerated share repurchase agreements, including transactions structured under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1. The program is discretionary, does not obligate Kinsale to repurchase any specific amount of shares, and can be modified, suspended or terminated at any time.
Kinsale Capital Group announced a planned leadership transition. President and COO Brian D. Haney notified the company of his intent to retire, effective March 2, 2026.
On October 23, 2025, the Board elected Mr. Haney as a director, increasing the Board from nine to ten members. He will serve until a successor is elected and will stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.
Also on October 23, 2025, the company stated that Chairman and CEO Michael P. Kehoe will assume the additional title of President effective March 2, 2026. The company promoted Stuart P. Winston from Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer to Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. furnished an update on its performance by filing an 8-K that includes a press release announcing financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and covers the company’s operations and financial condition for that period.