Hanover Insurance (THG) director receives 843-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ward Elizabeth A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP director Elizabeth A. Ward received an equity grant of 843 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cost. Following this grant, she directly owns 5,879 shares. The units were granted under the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan and vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual meeting.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ward Elizabeth A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	843	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,879 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 843 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 5,879 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 843 shares Equity award under 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Shares held after transaction 5,879 shares Director’s direct holdings following the grant

Vesting schedule Earlier of 1 year or next annual meeting Restricted stock units vesting condition from footnote

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, vest, annual meeting

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"Grant of restricted stock units under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"Such units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or the date of the next annual meeting."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

annual meeting financial

"Such units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or the date of the next annual meeting."

A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ward Elizabeth A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP

440 LINCOLN STREET

(Street)

WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS 01653

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC. [ THG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/12/2026		A(1)		843	A	$0	5,879	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or the date of the next annual meeting.

	/s/ Lindsay L. Katz pursuant to Confirming Statement	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hanover Insurance (THG) report for Elizabeth A. Ward?

Hanover Insurance reported that director Elizabeth A. Ward received a grant of 843 restricted stock units of common stock at no cost. This equity award was made under the company’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, increasing her direct holdings to 5,879 shares.

How many Hanover Insurance (THG) shares does Elizabeth A. Ward hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Elizabeth A. Ward directly holds 5,879 shares of Hanover Insurance common stock. This total reflects the addition of 843 restricted stock units awarded on the transaction date, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider ownership table.

What type of equity award did Hanover Insurance (THG) grant to Elizabeth A. Ward?

Elizabeth A. Ward received restricted stock units representing 843 shares of Hanover Insurance common stock. These awards were granted under the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, providing stock-based compensation rather than a cash payment, with specified vesting conditions tied to time and corporate events.

When do Elizabeth A. Ward’s Hanover Insurance (THG) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Elizabeth A. Ward vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of Hanover Insurance’s next annual meeting. This time-based schedule defines when the awarded units convert into fully vested shares.

Did Elizabeth A. Ward buy Hanover Insurance (THG) shares on the open market?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 843 restricted stock units with a price per share of $0.00. This indicates a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase, with shares provided under the company’s long-term incentive compensation program.