Form 8-K
8-K — Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Accession: 0001669162-26-000051
Filed: 2026-10-22
Period: 2026-10-19
CIK: 0001669162
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: 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): October 19, 2026
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-37848 98-0664337
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2025 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, Virginia 23230
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(804) 289-1300
(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)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ 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 Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share KNSL 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.
On October 19, 2026, Bryan P. Petrucelli, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to retire from the Company. Mr. Petrucelli intends to retire from such positions, effective March 2, 2027.
On October 22, 2026, the Company announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company elected Mr. Petrucelli to the Board, effective October 22, 2026. The Board increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members in connection with Mr. Petrucelli’s election to the Board.
Mr. Petrucelli will serve until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his death, resignation or removal, whichever is earliest to occur. Mr. Petrucelli will stand for re-election at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Petrucelli and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
On October 22, 2026, in connection with Mr. Petrucelli’s announced retirement, the Company announced that Christopher R. Tangard will succeed Mr. Petrucelli as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective March 2, 2027.
Mr. Tangard has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company since March 2024. Mr. Tangard joined Kinsale in June 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit in March 2021 and to Vice President, Finance in March 2023, before assuming his current role. Prior to joining Kinsale, Mr. Tangard served as a Senior Manager in the audit practice of KPMG LLP. Mr. Tangard has no family relationships with any other director or officer of the Company and no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Petrucelli’s retirement and election to the Board as well as Mr. Tangard’s promotion is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1
Press Release dated October 22, 2026
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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.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Dated: October 22, 2026 By: /s/ Michael P. Kehoe
Michael P. Kehoe
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Kinsale Capital Group Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
RICHMOND, Va, October 22, 2026 – Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) (the “Company”) announced today that Bryan P. Petrucelli, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 22, 2026. Mr. Petrucelli also informed the Company that he intends to retire from his executive role on March 2, 2027. Christopher R. Tangard will succeed him as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective upon Mr. Petrucelli’s retirement.
“Since Kinsale was founded in 2009, Bryan has played an integral role in our success, helping build the strong financial foundation and capital position that have supported our growth. I want to thank Bryan for his integrity, unwavering commitment to financial excellence, and sound business judgment. He has been a trusted partner throughout Kinsale’s evolution, and his leadership has left a lasting mark on our organization. While we wish Bryan well in his retirement from his executive role, we are pleased that he will continue to serve Kinsale as a Director. His deep understanding of our culture and strategy, together with his strong alignment with stockholder interests, makes him a valuable addition to our Board,” said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.
“Chris is a highly respected member of Kinsale’s senior leadership team. He understands how our technology-enabled, cost-efficient business model drives our success and has the expertise to lead our financial operations while supporting our long-term strategic priorities. I have great confidence in Chris’ ability to build on our strong foundation through disciplined financial stewardship and deliver best-in-class results for our stakeholders,” Mr. Kehoe continued.
“It has been a privilege to serve as Kinsale’s CFO and to work alongside such a talented team. I believe Chris is the right leader for our next chapter. He brings the experience, judgment and integrity needed to help Kinsale continue delivering profitable growth and creating long-term value for our stockholders. I look forward to supporting him during the transition and working with him as a member of the Board as we continue building Kinsale into the best excess and surplus lines company in the industry,” said Mr. Petrucelli.
Mr. Tangard has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company since March 2024. Mr. Tangard joined Kinsale in June 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit in March 2021 and to Vice President, Finance in March 2023, before assuming his current role. Prior to joining Kinsale, Mr. Tangard served as a Senior Manager in the audit practice of KPMG LLP.
Mr. Tangard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Commerce from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Accounting from William & Mary and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.
Contact
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Michael P. Kehoe
President and Chief Executive Officer
804-289-1272
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