Veteran insurer Seraina Macia joins Radian (NYSE: RDN) board
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Radian Group Inc. has expanded its board of directors from eleven to twelve members and appointed accomplished insurance executive Seraina Macia as a new director. Her compensation will follow the company’s standard program for non-employee directors, and there are no related-party arrangements or transactions connected to her appointment.
Macia brings more than 35 years of global insurance industry experience, including senior leadership roles at AIG, Zurich Insurance, XL North America, and as founder and CEO of Joyn Insurance. She currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Warburg Pincus’s Financial Services Group, focused on the property and casualty sector.
The company also disclosed that long-serving director Gregory Serio, on the board since 2012, intends to retire at the end of his term in May 2026. Radian’s leadership highlighted both Macia’s technology-focused, client-centric background and Serio’s contributions in risk management and corporate governance.
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Appointment of Directors
On February 9, 2026, upon the recommendation of the Governance Committee of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Radian Group Inc. (the “Company”), the Board increased the size of the Board from eleven to twelve directors and appointed a new director, Seraina Macia, to the Board.
Ms. Macia’s compensation will be consistent with the Company’s compensatory arrangements for non-employee directors. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Macia and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as director. Ms. Macia does not have a direct or indirect material interest in any transaction in which the Company is or will be a participant.
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Radian Appoints Accomplished Insurance Executive
Seraina Macia to Board of Directors
WAYNE, Pa., February 9, 2026 — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that Seraina Macia has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Macia is an accomplished insurance executive with extensive international experience and a proven track record of successfully transforming organizations, driving strategic growth, and building high-performing teams across the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“We are delighted to welcome Seraina to the Radian Board of Directors,” said Radian Non-Executive Board Chairman Howard B. Culang. “As an industry leader with decades of highly differentiated global insurance experience, Seraina will bring a valuable perspective to Radian’s Board as the company enters an exciting new era as a global multi-line specialty insurer.”
Macia has more than 35 years of insurance industry experience and has held pivotal senior leadership roles, including as EVP of AIG and CEO of its technology-focused subsidiary Blackboard Insurance, EVP & CEO of AIG Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and President of Specialties at Zurich Insurance North America.
“Seraina has a well-earned reputation as a forward-thinking insurance leader with tremendous strategic acumen, and the company looks forward to benefiting from her entrepreneurial mindset and passion for leveraging technology,” said Radian Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry. “Throughout her career, she has consistently prioritized client-centric innovation and harnessed emerging technologies to create new opportunities, which will make her a great fit on our dynamic and talented board.”
In addition, Gregory Serio, a member of Radian’s Board of Directors since 2012, announced his intention to retire at the end of his term, which concludes in May 2026.
“Greg’s in-depth understanding of the insurance industry, paired with his experience in risk management and corporate governance, have been very beneficial in supporting the Board’s strategic focus,” said Culang. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our sincere thanks for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best for the future.”
About Seraina Macia
Seraina Macia, 57, currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Warburg Pincus’s Financial Services Group, specializing in the P&C insurance sector. Prior to that, she was founder and CEO of Joyn Insurance and held senior executive roles at AIG, including EVP of AIG & CEO of Blackboard Insurance, EVP of AIG & CEO of Country Management & Operations, and EVP of AIG & CEO of EMEA based in London. Macia also was CEO of XL North America, and held roles at Zurich Insurance in Switzerland and New York, as well as Swiss Re. She holds an MBA from Monash University (located in Melbourne, Australia) and is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charter holder.
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Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. Visit radian.com to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity.
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