Peter Migliorato
About Peter B. Migliorato
Independent director since October 2022; age 66. Former Deloitte Consulting partner and North American Insurance Consulting practice leader; BA (History and Geology) from Oberlin College; Phi Beta Kappa. Core credentials: deep P&C insurance consulting, M&A execution, technology/data platforms; advisory board roles with AI/insurtech firms .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting | Partner; Lead Client Service Partner to insurance clients; North American Insurance Consulting practice leader | 2001–2021 | Led insurance consulting across P&C, life & retirement, employee benefits; growth/M&A and technology platform implementations |
| Emergence Consulting | Equity Partner | 1998–2001 | Strategy consultancy; equity partner responsibilities |
| C-Change Consulting | Equity Partner | 1998–2001 | Strategy consultancy; equity partner responsibilities |
| Marketing Technologies International | SVP, Marketing & Business Development | 1997–1998 | Data sciences firm; commercialization and BD |
| Gemini Consulting | Chief of Staff to CEO; led Insurance Practice | 1985–1997 | Cross-industry client service; practice leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company | Director | Mar 2021–Mar 2022 | Parent of State Auto Financial; board service until Liberty Mutual acquisition |
| Safekeep, Inc. | Advisory Board Member | Jun 2021–Feb 2022 | Insurtech; exited via acquisition by CCCIS |
| Machine Cover, Inc. | Advisory Board Member | Since Jun 2021 | Insurance technology company |
| Owl.co | Advisory Board Member | Since Apr 2023 | AI-guided claims insights (insurtech) |
| Aniline | Advisory Board Member | Since Jan 2024 | US-based AI data sciences firm |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Compensation & Human Capital Committee Chair; Audit Committee member; not listed on Nominating & Corporate Governance; Investment Committee not included .
- Independence: Board determined Miguelorato is independent under Nasdaq rules .
- Attendance: Board held four in-person meetings in 2024; all directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate board/committee meetings served .
- AGM engagement: All directors nominated for re-election attended the 2024 annual meeting .
Fixed Compensation
Policy framework for non-employee directors:
- Annual cash retainer: $125,000; RSUs $50,000 grant-date fair value; Chairperson RSUs $100,000; Committee chair fees: Audit $25,000; Compensation/Nominating $12,500 per year; RSUs vest in full on first anniversary .
- Director recommended by Series A preferred holder (Gallatin Point nominee) receives no compensation; not applicable to Migliorato .
2024 (paid in 2024) — Peter B. Migliorato:
| Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cash fees paid | $132,864 |
| Stock awards (RSUs, grant-date fair value) | $50,000 |
| Other (dividends on unvested RSUs at vesting) | $402 |
| Total | $183,266 |
RSU grant detail (2024 directors):
| Grant | Shares |
|---|---|
| Annual RSU grant (Migliorato) | 5,102 |
Performance Compensation
Directors do not receive performance-based pay. As Compensation & Human Capital Committee Chair, Migliorato oversees design and outcomes of executive pay programs (STI/LTI). Key 2024 STI metrics and outcomes used for executive payouts:
| Metric | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Actual | Adjusted | Weighting Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Adjusted Combined Ratio | 99.9% | 93.9% | 87.9% | 117.6% | 99.5% | 18.0% of target (group) |
| E&S Segment Adjusted Combined Ratio | 93.4% | 87.4% | 81.4% | 115.1% | 94.9% | 0% of target (segment leader only adjustment) |
| Specialty Admitted Segment Adjusted Combined Ratio | 93.4% | 87.4% | 81.4% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 25.7% of target |
| Group Adjusted EBIT | $76.7m | $128.8m | $180.9m | $(9.2)m | $104.8m | 25.0% of target |
| Strategic Goals | N/A | N/A | N/A | Met at Target | N/A | 33.3% of target |
- The Committee adjusted 2024 STI calculations to exclude strategic review costs, retroactive reinsurance premiums (E&S ADC and Top-Up ADC), and retention awards; payouts ranged 59.1%–93.1% of target depending on role .
LTI (executives): PRSUs based on three-year adjusted operating ROATCE and growth in adjusted tangible common equity per share; service-based RSUs vest over three years .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- No disclosed related-party transactions involving Migliorato or his advisory companies; 2024–2025 related-party sections focus on Gallatin Point (Series A preferred; board designee Botein) and Enstar/Cavello Bay strategic transactions .
- Compensation consultant: Aon plc’s Human Capital Solutions engaged as independent advisor; Committee evaluated independence under SEC/Nasdaq; concluded no conflicts. Note an Aon affiliate provided insurance brokerage services to JRVR in 2023; independence review considered this and still concluded independence .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Insurance industry expertise across P&C, life & retirement, and employee benefits; M&A execution; technology/data platforms; growth strategy implementation .
- Board-level governance experience; oversight of executive compensation programs; alignment of pay and strategy .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Beneficial Ownership (Common) | % of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter B. Migliorato | 25,615 | <1% | As of Sept 3, 2025; directors required to own ≥3x cash retainer within five years; RSUs counted per guideline rules; PRSUs excluded . |
Ownership and trading policies:
- Share ownership guidelines: non-employee directors must reach 3x annual cash retainer within five years; retention requirements on vested shares until compliant .
- Anti-hedging/anti-pledging: Directors prohibited from pledging, hedging, short sales, margin accounts, or trading derivatives on JRVR stock .
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent director; chairs Compensation & Human Capital Committee; member of Audit Committee, enhancing pay oversight and financial controls .
- Active engagement: ≥75% attendance threshold met in 2024; AGM attendance in 2024 by all nominated directors .
- Pay governance: Use of independent consultant (Aon), robust clawback policy for executives, clear STI and LTI frameworks; strong say-on-pay support (97.3% in 2024) indicating investor confidence in pay practices .
- Director compensation structure mixes cash and equity (RSUs) to align interests; ownership guidelines reinforce alignment .
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Watch items
- Committee exercised substantial discretion to adjust 2024 STI metrics upward, increasing payouts despite negative unadjusted results; continued scrutiny warranted on calibration of adjustments vs. performance rigor .
- Consultant independence: while Aon independence was affirmed, presence of other Aon affiliate services historically (insurance brokerage) may attract investor questions; transparency and continued independent oversight remain key .
- Significant shareholder influence: Gallatin Point’s preferred equity terms include a board designee (Botein); while unrelated to Migliorato, concentrated ownership may affect board dynamics and should be monitored for potential conflicts across committees .
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No disclosed related-party transactions involving Migliorato; Audit Committee oversees and approves any director/executive related-party transactions per policy .