Form 8-K
8-K — HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
Accession: 0001193125-26-221636
Filed: 2026-05-13
Period: 2026-05-12
CIK: 0000944695
SIC: 6331 (FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE)
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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): May 12, 2026
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
1-13754
04-3263626
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)
01653
(Zip Code)
(508) 855-1000
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:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbols
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value
THG
New York Stock Exchange
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).
Emerging growth company ☐
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.
(c) On May 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Patricia A. Norton-Gatto, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, to assume the role of Principal Accounting Officer effective on that date. Accordingly, Jeffrey M. Farber, 62, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will no longer serve in the role of Principal Accounting Officer.
Ms. Norton-Gatto, 58, joined the Company in 1993 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, a role she started in February 2025. Prior to that, Ms. Norton-Gatto served as the Vice President and Assistant Controller since 2007. She held various roles at the Company after beginning her career at KPMG Peat Marwick in 1990. Ms. Norton-Gatto is a Certified Public Accountant.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 12, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders (i) elected each of Francisco A. Aristeguieta, Kevin J. Bradicich, Theodore H. Bunting, Jr., Jane D. Carlin, William E. Donnell, Joseph R. Ramrath, John C. Roche, and Elizabeth A. Ward, each to serve as a director until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; (ii) approved an advisory vote on executive compensation; and (iii) ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent, registered public accounting firm for 2026.
The final voting results for each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:
Item 1 – Election of Directors
Name
Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
Francisco A. Aristeguieta
28,872,295
69,368
22,386
2,389,714
Kevin J. Bradicich
28,808,600
138,718
16,731
2,389,714
Theodore H. Bunting, Jr.
28,911,362
35,570
17,117
2,389,714
Jane D. Carlin
28,833,529
111,183
19,337
2,389,714
William E. Donnell
28,910,651
33,238
20,160
2,389,714
Joseph R. Ramrath
28,008,859
933,965
21,225
2,389,714
John C. Roche
28,932,991
15,054
16,004
2,389,714
Elizabeth A. Ward
28,915,014
33,321
15,714
2,389,714
Item 2 – Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
28,497,810
436,011
30,228
2,389,714
Item 3 – Ratification of Independent, Registered Public Accounting Firm
Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
30,620,318
717,207
16,239
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 13, 2026, the Board terminated the Company’s existing share repurchase program, initially approved in December 2018, and adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing an aggregate of $700 million in share repurchases (the “Share Repurchase Program”). Repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made at the Company’s discretion from time to time using open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or other transactions. The Share Repurchase Program has no time limit and does not obligate the Company to make any repurchases.
The Company issued a press release announcing the new Share Repurchase Program authorization on May 13, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)
Not applicable.
(b)
Not applicable.
(c)
Not applicable.
(d)
Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release dated May 13, 2026.
Exhibit 104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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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.
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: May 13, 2026
By:
/s/ Dennis F. Kerrigan
Dennis F. Kerrigan
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization
WORCESTER, Mass., May 13, 2026 - The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced its board of directors approved a new share repurchase authorization, pursuant to which the company may repurchase up to $700 million of its common stock. At the same time, the company terminated its previous share repurchase program, which had a remaining repurchase authorization of approximately $63 million.
“Our new repurchase authorization demonstrates our confidence in the durability of our earnings and conviction in the path ahead,” said Jeffrey M. Farber, executive vice president and chief financial officer at The Hanover. “We maintain a disciplined but flexible approach to capital management, balancing investment in the business with meaningful capital returns to shareholders. We remain focused on deploying capital in ways that enhance long‑term shareholder value.”
Under the new $700 million share repurchase authorization, the company may repurchase its common stock from time to time, in amounts, at prices, and at times the company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. The company's stock purchases may be executed using open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs, or other transactions. The company may establish trading plans under the Securities and Exchange Commission's rule 10b5-1 that will provide additional flexibility as it buys back its stock.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding capital management flexibility, including future share repurchases, future profitability, and durability of earnings constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties in the company's business that may cause actual results to differ, including those risks which are discussed in readily available documents, such as the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents filed by The Hanover with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are also available on hanover.com under "Investors."
About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners, The Hanover offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
Contacts:
Investors:
Media:
Oksana Lukasheva
Emily P. Trevallion
(508) 525-6081
(508) 855-3263
Email: olukasheva@hanover.com
Email: etrevallion@hanover.com
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