Mark A. Casale is the founder and CEO of Essent Group, a company specializing in mortgage insurance. Since starting the company in 2008 with $500 million in capital, he has grown it to manage over $200 billion in insurance. Under...

Mark A. Casale is the founder and CEO of Essent Group, a company specializing in mortgage insurance. Since starting the company in 2008 with $500 million in capital, he has grown it to manage over $200 billion in insurance. Under his leadership, Essent has helped more than two million families buy homes. Casale uses smart techniques like risk-based pricing and AI to ensure the company stays ahead in the market. He's got a solid background with over 25 years of experience in financial services, especially in mortgage banking and insurance. Mark also takes community responsibility seriously, backing educational and housing programs, including a big commitment to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School. With a finance MBA from NYU, he combines practical knowledge with a clear vision for Essent's future and its role in promoting homeownership. Casale balances this busy work life with engagements in charitable activities that focus on health and education.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Essent Group CEOs

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Mark A. Casale

CEO of Essent Group

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of Essent Group for

11 years 5 months (Dec 2013 - Present)

Previous Experience

Former roles in senior management at various financial institutions

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Mark A. Casale

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Timothy J. Mattke

CEO of MGIC Investment Corp.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.25M

Salary

$600.00K

Bonus

$180.00K

Other

$50.00K

Total Holdings

$22.27M

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Timothy S. Crane

CEO of Wintrust Financial

2023 Compensation

Stock

$276.30K

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.14M

Other

$33.85K

Total Holdings

$8.91M

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Vincent J. Delie, Jr.

CEO of F.N.B. Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$11.00M

Salary

$1.19M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$649.18K

Total Holdings

$24.80M

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Dominic Ng

CEO of East-West Bancorp

2023 Compensation

Stock

$4.75M

Salary

$1.28M

Bonus

$2.22M

Other

$119.74K

Total Holdings

$85.15M

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Timothy N. Spence

CEO of Fifth Third Bank

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.99M

Salary

$1.03M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$356.32K

Total Holdings

$3.09M

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John W. Allison

CEO of Home BancShares

2022 Compensation

Stock

$3.66M

Salary

$650.60K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$687.75K

Total Holdings

$201.65M

Holdings

See how much did Mark A. Casale make over time.

Mark A. Casale’s investment in Essent has been significant. In recent years, his holdings peaked in 2020 when they were valued at around $104.81 million as the company saw robust growth. In 2023, his position reflects a strong commitment to...

Mark A. Casale’s investment in Essent has been significant. In recent years, his holdings peaked in 2020 when they were valued at around $104.81 million as the company saw robust growth. In 2023, his position reflects a strong commitment to Essent, although it saw fluctuations. Initially valued at $117.26 million in August 2023, it dipped slightly over the months to about $112.62 million in September. Despite these ups and downs, Mark remains focused on the long-term growth and sustainability of the business, positioning himself as a pivotal figure in the mortgage insurance industry.

Mar 11, 2025

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shares

ESNT @ $54.63

Total Stock Sold

$31.04M

ESNT

$31.04M

756,572 ESNT shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Mark A. Casale didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ESNT756,572 shares worth $21.99M.
This is -29.17% and $9.06M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ESNT

300,000 shares

ESNT

Recent Charitable Transactions

ESNT

300,000 shares

ESNT

Dec 31, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Mark A. Casale.

ESNT

$10.50M

ESNT at $57.11/share

Feb 12, 2025

Received

ESNT

$10.50M

ESNT at $53.87/share

Feb 6, 2024

Received

ESNT

$10.50M

ESNT at $43.51/share

Feb 7, 2023

Received

ESNT

$3.22M

ESNT at $40.99/share

May 23, 2022

Received

ESNT

$7.28M

ESNT at $46.91/share

Feb 8, 2022

Received

ESNT

$328.73K

ESNT at $50.02/share

Jan 13, 2022

Sale

ESNT

$7.28M

ESNT at $43.67/share

Feb 6, 2021

Received

ESNT

$1.66M

ESNT at $33.25/share

May 28, 2020

Purchase

ESNT

$4.16M

ESNT at $51.52/share

Feb 12, 2020

Received

ESNT

300,000 shares

ESNT

Dec 31, 2019

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did Mark A. Casale make over time.

In 2023, Mark A. Casale earned a total compensation of $886,452, including a base salary of $1 million. His bonus of $212,500 was tied to achieving performance metrics, resulting in a payout of 163% of his target. His compensation strategy is heavily focused on performance, designed to align his interests with the success of Essent Group. In 2022, his total compensation was significantly higher at $8.9 million, showcasing the variable nature of executive pay depending on company performance. Mark's compensation structure includes various elements like financial planning services and benefits, emphasizing long-term value for shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.92M

Salary

$1.00M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation that rewards executives for delivering financial, operational, and strategic results that meet or exceed pre-established goals.

Bonus

$212.50K

Board Justification

The annual incentive bonus awarded to Mr. Casale for 2023 was based on performance metrics, resulting in a payout of 163% of his target annual incentive compensation.

Other

$705.22K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes financial planning services, matching 401(k) contributions, and dividend equivalent rights.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 common stock)

Board Justification

No stock was reported as vested in 2023 for Mr. Casale.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the bonus included corporate goals related to financial performance and strategic objectives.

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David B. Weinstock

CEO of Essent Group

March 2023 - Present