ERIE INDEMNITY CO 8-K

What Happened
Erie Indemnity Company announced on February 20, 2026 (via Form 8-K and press release) that President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy G. NeCastro will retire effective December 31, 2026. The Board of Directors will initiate a search to identify a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. NeCastro has served as CEO since 2016 and has been employed by the company for 30 years in senior leadership roles.

Key Details

• Retirement effective date: December 31, 2026.
• CEO tenure: Timothy G. NeCastro has been CEO since 2016 and an Erie employee for 30 years.
• Board action: The Board will initiate a search for a successor; no successor named in this filing.
• Filing note: Announcement made by press release issued February 20, 2026 (attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K).

Why It Matters
A planned CEO retirement is a material leadership change that triggers succession planning and could lead to future disclosures about strategy, management team changes, or governance. Investors should monitor updates from Erie on the board’s search process and any announcements naming a successor or outlining transition plans. No financial results or other operational changes were disclosed in this filing.