Kinsale Capital Group Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect nine directors to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.

2. 2

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   This proposal seeks a non-binding advisory endorsement of the Company’s executive compensation, asking shareholders to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy. Management frames the vote as an opportunity for shareholders to express their view on overall pay practices rather than specific prior payouts, noting the vote is advisory and not binding on the Board or the CNCG Committee. The Company’s compensation program emphasizes alignment of executives’ interests with stockholders through a mix of base salary, annual cash incentives tied to actual underwriting profit, and restricted stock awards as long-term incentives, and it applies stock ownership guidelines and clawback provisions. In 2025 the CNCG Committee set bonus pool parameters tied to underwriting profit and awarded payouts above target (CEO ~181% of target; other NEOs ~185–213% of target) reflecting stronger-than-expected profitability; the Company also granted annual restricted stock awards and updated its 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Management’s core argument is that pay is performance-linked—particularly through underwriting profit and equity awards that vest over time—and thus supports long-term value creation for shareholders. Opposing shareholder views (if any were present) are not included in this filing, but the Board acknowledges the non-binding nature of the vote and commits to consider any significant negative vote when evaluating compensation practices going forward. Given the Board and CNCG Committee oversight (including use of an independent compensation consultant in 2025) and the prior year’s high say-on-pay support (~96% in 2025), management recommends a vote FOR the resolution as a reflection of alignment and governance processes designed to mitigate excessive risk-taking. The Board’s justification emphasizes established governance practices (committee review, consultant engagement, clawback policy, insider trading/anti-hedging policies, and ownership guidelines) as reasons shareholders should support the advisory vote.

3. 3

   Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

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When is the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Kinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

What is the record date for the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Kinsale Capital Group Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Kinsale Capital Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.