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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...

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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

Holdings

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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...

Mar 11, 2025

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 $21.65M.
This is -30.24% and $9.39M 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

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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

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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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