Marc Grandisson has been the CEO of Arch Capital Group since 2018, where he moved up from President and COO. He has been with the company since 2001, building his experience from the ground up. Before joining Arch, he worked...

Marc Grandisson has been the CEO of Arch Capital Group since 2018, where he moved up from President and COO. He has been with the company since 2001, building his experience from the ground up. Before joining Arch, he worked at Berkshire Hathaway and gained significant expertise in reinsurance. His leadership has guided Arch through many challenges and successes. The company has seen impressive financial growth under his guidance, and his compensation reflects this strong performance. In 2023, he earned a total compensation of $6.6 million, with a notable bonus of nearly $4.9 million tied to company performance. Grandisson's insider trading data shows he has consistently bought and held substantial Arch shares, indicating a strong belief in the company's future. Over the years, his stock holdings peaked at over $253 million in April 2024. His focus is on performance shares, emphasizing long-term growth for both him and the shareholders.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Arch Capital Group CEOs

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Marc Grandisson

Ex-CEO of Arch Capital Group

Education

MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

December 31, 1968 - 56 years ago

CEO of Arch Capital Group for

6 years 7 months (Mar 2018 - Oct 2024)

Previous Experience

Chairman and CEO of Arch Worldwide Reinsurance and Mortgage Groups

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Marc Grandisson

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W. Robert Berkley, Jr.

CEO of W.R. Berkley

2023 Compensation

Stock

$5.65M

Salary

$1.09M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$678.34K

Total Holdings

$371.20M

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Daniel P. Amos

CEO of Aflac

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.44M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$474.89K

Total Holdings

$278.87M

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Kevin J. O'Donnell

CEO of RenaissanceRe Holdings

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.63M

Salary

$1.18M

Bonus

$4.83M

Other

$620.31K

Total Holdings

$104.23M

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Evan G. Greenberg

CEO of Chubb

2023 Compensation

Stock

$18.41M

Salary

$1.55M

Bonus

$9.00M

Other

$1.46M

Total Holdings

$177.97M

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Christopher J. Swift

CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.20M

Bonus

$3.86M

Other

$312.77K

Total Holdings

$49.18M

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Michael P. Kehoe

CEO of Kinsale Capital Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.80M

Salary

$900.00K

Bonus

$2.50M

Other

$23.10K

Total Holdings

$400.72M

Holdings

See how much did Marc Grandisson make over time.

Marc Grandisson's holdings at Arch Capital Group have seen significant fluctuations. In 2023, he held approximately $191 million in company shares, peaking at around $253 million in April 2024. His investments show confidence in the firm's future, especially as he...

Marc Grandisson's holdings at Arch Capital Group have seen significant fluctuations. In 2023, he held approximately $191 million in company shares, peaking at around $253 million in April 2024. His investments show confidence in the firm's future, especially as he navigated varying market conditions. In late 2020, his holdings were valued at around $63 million, reflecting the volatility of his investments but also his strategic patience. He consistently holds a sizable position, having built his wealth while leading Arch through various financial landscapes. As of late 2023, he actively manages a portfolio that highlights his commitment to long-term performance over quick gains.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

ACGL @ $95.28

Total Stock Sold

$56.53M

ACGL

$56.53M

1,995,706 ACGL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Marc Grandisson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ACGL1,995,706 shares worth $61.87M.
This is 9.44% and $5.34M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ACGL

4,314,081 shares

ACGL

Recent Charitable Transactions

ACGL

86,299 shares

ACGL

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

ACGL

36,246 shares

ACGL

Nov 9, 2022

Charity

ACGL

129,791 shares

ACGL

Oct 28, 2022

Charity

ACGL

163,126 shares

ACGL

May 6, 2022

Charity

ACGL

2,071,695 shares

ACGL

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

ACGL

1,826,924 shares

ACGL

Aug 19, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Marc Grandisson.

ACGL

16,693 shares

ACGL

Feb 27, 2024

Received

ACGL

138,190 shares

ACGL

Feb 23, 2024

Received

ACGL

86,299 shares

ACGL

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

ACGL

86,299 shares

ACGL

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

ACGL

$29.86M

ACGL at $85.31/share

Nov 3, 2023

Sale

ACGL

$15.22M

ACGL at $76.10/share

May 19, 2023

Sale

ACGL

62,361 shares

ACGL

Feb 24, 2023

Received

ACGL

36,246 shares

ACGL

Nov 9, 2022

Charity

ACGL

36,246 shares

ACGL

Nov 9, 2022

Charity

ACGL

129,791 shares

ACGL

Oct 28, 2022

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did Marc Grandisson make over time.

Marc Grandisson's compensation at Arch Capital reflects his performance-driven leadership. For 2023, he earned a total of $6.6 million, including a base salary of $1.225 million and a bonus of $4.9 million based on strategic performance metrics. This bonus represented a substantial payout factor of 200%, indicating how closely his pay is tied to the company's success. Over the years, his compensation has varied, from $12.1 million in 2022 to about $9.3 million in 2021. He focuses on performance shares, which means his long-term incentives rely on how well the company performs over time. This structure aligns his interests with those of shareholders, emphasizing sustainable growth and value creation.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$6.55M

Salary

$1.23M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with the long-term interests of shareholders, focusing on performance-based pay that rewards long-term value creation.

Bonus

$4.90M

Board Justification

The bonus was based on a payout factor of 200% on the portion of his bonus that was based on strategic performance, with a total payout of $4,900,000 for 2023.

Other

$426.19K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes a housing allowance, retirement plan contributions, and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Performance Shares)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the focus is on performance shares that will vest based on future performance metrics.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include financial performance metrics based on ROE targets and strategic goals.

Other Arch Capital Group CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Arch Capital Group

Dinos Iordanou

Ex-CEO of Arch Capital Group

August 2003 - March 2018

Nicolas Papadopoulo

CEO of Arch Capital Group

October 2024 - Present