Hanover Insurance (NYSE: THG) EVP sells 6,262 shares after option exercise

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP Executive Vice President Dennis Francis Kerrigan executed an exercise-and-sell stock transaction. He exercised options to acquire 6,262 shares of Common Stock at $115.35 per share and, on the same date, sold 6,262 shares in an open-market sale at $192.99 per share.

Following these transactions, Kerrigan directly owns 11,987.721 shares of Hanover Insurance Group common stock. The exercised option covered 6,262 shares and is now fully used, with no remaining balance from that grant.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 6,262 shares ($1,208,503)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Kerrigan Dennis Francis

Role Executive Vice President

Sold 6,262 shs ($1.21M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Common Stock Option (right to buy)	6,262	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	6,262	$115.35	$722K
Sale	Common Stock	6,262	$192.99	$1.21M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 18,249.721 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 6,262 shares Sale price: $192.99 per share Shares exercised: 6,262 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 6,262 shares Common Stock sold in open-market transaction on 2026-05-20

Sale price $192.99 per share Price for open-market sale of 6,262 Common Stock shares

Shares exercised 6,262 shares Common Stock acquired via option exercise on 2026-05-20

Exercise price $115.35 per share Stock option exercise price for 6,262 underlying shares

Post-transaction holdings 11,987.721 shares Common Stock directly owned after transactions

Option expiration February 26, 2031 Original expiration date for exercised option grant

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock Option (right to buy), derivative security, Executive Vice President, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"Common Stock Option (right to buy) with underlying shares"

derivative security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

Executive Vice President financial

"Dennis Francis Kerrigan serves as Executive Vice President"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

Form 4 regulatory

"His equity transactions are reportable on Form 4"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Kerrigan Dennis Francis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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	05/20/2026		M		6,262	A	$115.35	18,249.721	D
Common Stock	05/20/2026		S		6,262	D	$192.99	11,987.721	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
Common Stock Option (right to buy)	$115.35	05/20/2026		M			6,262	(1)	02/26/2031	Common Stock	6,262	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The option, representing the right to purchase a total of 6,262 shares, vested 1/3 on each of 2/26/2022, 2/26/2023 and 2/26/2024.

	/s/ Lindsay L. Katz pursuant to Confirming Statement	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did THG Executive Vice President Dennis Francis Kerrigan report?

Dennis Francis Kerrigan reported an exercise-and-sell transaction involving Hanover Insurance Group common stock. He exercised options for 6,262 shares and sold 6,262 shares in an open-market sale on the same date.

How many THG shares did Dennis Francis Kerrigan sell and at what price?

Dennis Francis Kerrigan sold 6,262 shares of Hanover Insurance Group common stock. The open-market sale was executed at a price of $192.99 per share on the transaction date.

What option exercise did Dennis Francis Kerrigan complete in this THG Form 4?

He exercised stock options covering 6,262 underlying shares of Hanover Insurance Group common stock. The options were exercised at a price of $115.35 per share, fully using this particular option grant.

How many THG shares does Dennis Francis Kerrigan own after the reported transactions?

After the reported option exercise and share sale, Dennis Francis Kerrigan directly owns 11,987.721 shares of Hanover Insurance Group common stock, according to the post-transaction ownership figure reported.

What does the Form 4 reveal about Dennis Francis Kerrigan’s remaining THG stock options?

The Form 4 shows that the option covering 6,262 shares was fully exercised, leaving a remaining option balance of 0 for that grant. The derivative position tied to this specific option grant has been completely eliminated.

What is Dennis Francis Kerrigan’s role at Hanover Insurance Group (THG)?

Dennis Francis Kerrigan serves as an Executive Vice President at Hanover Insurance Group. His position as a senior executive makes his equity transactions reportable on Form 4 under insider reporting rules.