Accelerant Holdings Announces Board & Executive Transitions Ahead of Annual Meeting

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Accelerant Holdings filed its definitive proxy statement, detailing the upcoming Annual General Meeting, significant board changes including new director nominations and resignations, and executive leadership transitions.

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• Board Nominations and Departures

  The company nominated two new Class I directors, Simon Wainwright and David Talach, for a three-year term. Karen Meriwether is also re-nominated. Kunal Arora will cease to serve as a Class I director upon term expiration, and Jeff Radke was reclassified to Class II to balance board classes. The board is expected to expand from eight to ten members if all nominees are elected.

• Director Resignation

  Michael Searles resigned from the Board of Directors on March 13, 2026, where he served on the Audit and Compensation Committees.

• Executive Leadership Transitions

  Jay Green will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2026, with Linda Huber confirmed as his successor. Nancy Hasley will step down from her executive role as Group General Counsel but will remain a director. Cliff Jenks has been appointed as the new General Counsel, effective March 31, 2026.

• Annual General Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, where shareholders will vote on the election of directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines significant changes to Accelerant Holdings' board and executive leadership ahead of its Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2026. The company is nominating two new independent directors with strong industry backgrounds, which could enhance governance and strategic oversight. The resignation of a director and the transition of key executive roles, including the CFO and General Counsel, represent a substantial shift in leadership. While some executive appointments were previously announced, this filing provides the full context and formalizes these changes, offering investors a comprehensive view of the company's evolving leadership structure.