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ACGL · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Arch Capital Group Ltd

3 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Elect three Class I directors (Francis Ebong, Eileen Mallesch, Brian S. Posner); advisory (non-binding) vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; elect Designated Company Directors for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries.

Market cap
$35.4B
1Y TSR
+11.0%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Class I Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect three Class I directors—Francis Ebong, Eileen Mallesch and Brian S. Posner—to serve three-year terms until their successors are duly elected and qualified or earlier resignation or removal.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding advisory vote (say-on-pay) to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This proposal asks shareholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer (NEO) compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and Executive Compensation Tables. Management is seeking shareholder approval to validate its pay-for-performance design, which ties short-term incentives to ROE-based formula metrics and long-term incentives to adjusted tangible book value per share growth with a relative TSR modifier. The Compensation and Human Capital Committee emphasizes formulaic annual cash incentives based largely on underwriting unit and group ROE scales and strategic objectives, and long-term performance shares measured over three-year periods to align executives with sustained value creation. The Board supports the say-on-pay vote as a mechanism for shareholder input, while noting the advisory nature of the vote—outcomes will inform but not bind the Board or compensation committee. Contextually, Arch delivered strong 2025 financial results (including elevated ROE, TBVPS growth and a 200% payout on certain performance awards) that management cites as justification for the program’s effectiveness. The Board’s recommendation to vote "FOR" reflects its view that the compensation program appropriately balances retention, pay-for-performance, and alignment with shareholder interests, and that recent pay decisions were made in the context of robust operational outcomes and succession transitions. Shareholders should consider both the program design and recent realized payouts (including one-time or transitional awards in prior years) when deciding how to vote, noting that the advisory vote is part of ongoing shareholder engagement and will be taken into account by the Board in future compensation decisions.

  3. 3

    Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

  4. 4

    Election of Designated Company Directors of Certain Non-U.S. Subsidiaries

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect nominated individuals as Designated Company Directors for specified non-U.S. subsidiaries (as required by the Company’s bye-laws), including nominees for Arch Reinsurance Ltd., Arch Underwriters Ltd., Arch Investment Management Ltd., and others.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot3

Independent
Tenure on this board
4.9 yrs
Also a director at
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.7 yrs
Also a director at
Dyne Therapeutics Inc (DYN)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Artisan Partners Limited Partnership6.5%22,666,011$2.2B
2VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC6.5%22,612,609$2.2B
3BAMCO INC /NY/4.8%16,709,759$1.6B
4STATE STREET CORP4.7%16,250,722$1.6B
5VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.2%14,712,819$1.4B
6BlackRock, Inc.3.7%12,995,076$1.2B
7WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC3.6%12,602,412$1.2B
8GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2.7%9,420,037$901M
9BlackRock, Inc.2.2%7,740,730$743M
10BlackRock, Inc.1.2%4,163,087$400M
Filings

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Periodic reports
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Reference

Frequently asked questions

When is the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 annual meeting?
Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
What is the record date for the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Arch Capital Group Ltd's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Arch Capital Group Ltd 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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