In 2023, Mark A. Casale earned $1.92M in total compensation at Essent Group, including $1.00M salary and $212.50K bonus. Most recently acquired 183,857 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $233.94M. Has donated $18.56M in stock to charitable causes. Has led Essent Group for over 12 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Mark A. Casale, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$1.92M
Salary
$1.00M
Bonus
$212.50K
Other
$705.22K
Salary
$1.00MBoard 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
$212.50KBoard 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 Compensation
$705.22KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes financial planning services, matching 401(k) contributions, and dividend equivalent rights.
Restricted 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.
Mark A. Casale
CEO of Essent Group
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
CEO of Essent Group for
12 years 0 months (Dec 2013 - Present)
Previous Experience
Former roles in senior management at various financial institutions
Other Essent Group CEOs
Holdings
Track Mark A. Casale's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$31.04M
$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 $46.79M.
This is 50.75% and $15.75M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
300,000 shares
ESNT
Recent Charitable Transactions
300,000 shares
ESNT
Dec 31, 2019
Charity
Insider Trading
Mark A. Casale's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$10.50M
ESNT at $57.11/share
Feb 12, 2025
Received
$10.50M
ESNT at $53.87/share
Feb 6, 2024
Received
$10.50M
ESNT at $43.51/share
Feb 7, 2023
Received
$3.22M
ESNT at $40.99/share
May 23, 2022
Received
$7.28M
ESNT at $46.91/share
Feb 8, 2022
Received
$328.73K
ESNT at $50.02/share
Jan 13, 2022
Sale
$7.28M
ESNT at $43.67/share
Feb 6, 2021
Received
$1.66M
ESNT at $33.25/share
May 28, 2020
Purchase
$4.16M
ESNT at $51.52/share
Feb 12, 2020
Received
300,000 shares
ESNT
Dec 31, 2019
Charity
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