Essent Group (ESNT) CEO Mark Casale Sells 798 Shares

What Happened

• Mark Casale, Chairman, CEO & President of Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT), reported a sale of 798 shares on September 3, 2026. The reported weighted-average price was $70.01, for proceeds of roughly $55,868. The Form 4 lists the transaction as an "S" (sale/open market or private sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-09-03; filing date: 2026-09-08 (Form 4 filed five days after the trade).
• Price: weighted average $70.01; individual trades ranged from $70.00 to $70.04 per footnote.
• Shares sold: 798; proceeds ≈ $55,868.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing summary.
• Footnote: The reported price is a weighted average; the filer will provide a breakdown of the number of shares sold at each price in the $70.00–$70.04 range upon request.
• Timeliness: Filing was submitted five days after the transaction; insiders are normally required to file Form 4 within two business days, so this may be later than the typical deadline.

Context

• This was a sale (disposition) of existing shares. Sales by insiders are common and can reflect many reasons (financial planning, diversification, tax needs); they are not a definitive signal about company prospects. Purchases typically carry more weight for signaling insider confidence.