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    Meryl S. Golden

    Chief Executive Officer at KINGSTONE COMPANIES
    Board
    Since October 2023
    Age
    65 years
    Education
    Holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago.
    Tenure
    Joined KINS in September 2019 as Chief Operating Officer, later serving as a director and President of KICO before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President in October 2023.

    Also at KINGSTONE COMPANIES

    FRT
    Floyd R. Tupper
    Secretary
    S(C
    Sarah (Minlei) Chen
    Senior Vice President, Chief Actuary and Head of Product Management

    About

    Meryl S. Golden is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS).

    She joined KINS in September 2019 as the Chief Operating Officer and subsequently served as a director and President of its affiliated Kingstone Insurance Company before being promoted to her current role in October 2023.

    With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, she has held leadership positions at prominent companies, including roles at Progressive Insurance, Liberty Mutual, Bridgewater Associates, Earnix, and Arity, which underscore her extensive expertise and strategic vision.

    $KINS Performance Under Meryl S. Golden

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Kingstone Companies, Inc. / Kingstone Insurance Company (KICO) Chief Operating Officer Sep 2019 – Sep 2023 Role ended with CEO appointment
    Kingstone Insurance Company (KICO) President Oct 2021 – Oct 2023 Held prior to CEO role
    Kingstone Insurance Company (KICO) Director & Member of Executive Committee Sep 2019 – Oct 2023 Held prior to CEO role
    Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) Director Mar 2020 – Oct 2023 Served until CEO appointment
    Arity Sales Manager, Insurance Solutions 2018 – Sep 2019 Role before joining KINS
    Earnix General Manager, North America 2010 – 2018 Role before joining KINS
    Bridgewater Associates Management Committee Advisor 2007 – 2009 Role before joining KINS
    Liberty Mutual Senior Vice President/General Manager 2005 – 2007 Role before joining KINS
    Progressive Insurance Northeast General Manager 2000 – 2004 Role before joining KINS
    Progressive Insurance Connecticut General Manager 1996 – 2000 Role before joining KINS

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Annual Base Salary $550,000Annual (2025)Under the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement; increased from $500,000
    Restricted Stock Grant 40,000 sharesVesting: 50% in January 2026; 50% on December 31, 2026Granted in January 2025; vesting contingent on continued employment

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2025

    Annual Bonus

    MetricValueNotes
    Calculation Formula3% of Company’s Consolidated Income from Operations before taxesExcludes net investment income, unrealized and realized gains/losses
    Cap$687,500Equivalent to 1.25 times her base salary
    Performance MetricsNot specifiedNo thresholds, targets, or detailed performance measures provided
    Evaluation Period2025Entire fiscal year
    Additional ConditionsContinuation of employment required; termination and change-in-control provisions applyAs detailed in the agreement