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What’s Behind Mutual Insurer CEOs’ Big Pay Increases?
By P&C Specialist | Jun 1, 2026 | Read more
Partners Roman Beleuta and Melissa Burek were quoted in a P&C Specialist article examining recent increases in mutual insurer CEO compensation. Roman explained that much of the variation in reported pay reflects timing, as only a small portion of compensation is guaranteed salary while the rest is generally performance-based and at risk. He noted that multiyear incentive plans can create sharp swings in reported compensation, particularly as profitability rebounded in 2024 and 2025 following meaningful rate increases. Melissa added that Liberty Mutual’s disclosed payouts from appreciation units, which are similar to stock incentives, can significantly increase reported compensation when executives redeem them
Median pay for CEOs rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping
By AP News | May 27, 2026 | Read more
Partner Kelly Malafis was quoted in an AP News article on 2025 CEO compensation trends, including the growth in median CEO pay and notable large compensation packages. Kelly noted that the use of AI considerations or metrics in incentive plans has not yet become a majority practice, though she expects that could change going forward
Shareholders Deliver Short-Target Welltower Say-on-Pay Rebuke
By The Deal | May 26, 2026 | Read more
Partner Shaun Bisman was quoted in a “The Deal by S&P Global” article on Welltower’s failed say-on-pay vote, following shareholder concerns about the REIT’s executive compensation structure. Shaun noted that investor opposition extended beyond the advisory pay proposal to compensation committee members, signaling a broader focus on board accountability and governance oversight. He also explained that the opposition appeared to reflect concerns about the extraordinary size and structure of Welltower’s special front-loaded awards
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Jun 11, 2026
Concurrent: Preparing for the Next CEO: What Every Board Should Know
Washington D.C.
CEO succession isn’t just a public company concern — it’s mission-critical for private and family businesses too. Whether you're planning for a graceful handoff…
Jun 12, 2026
Best Practices for Board Compensation
Washington D.C.
The newly updated results from our renowned and comprehensive Private Company Board Compensation survey, featuring data from 2,000+ private and family-owned firms, will be…
Jun 25, 2026
Roundtable: Short-Term Incentives in a Volatile Performance Environment
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Join Partner Eric Hosken and Partner Lauren Peek for a roundtable discussion on how organizations effectively design and adapt short-term incentive plans in today’s…
Jun 25, 2026
PSUs: An Effective Tool for Aligning Pay and Performance?
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
This panel will explore diverse perspectives on PSUs, sharing real-world experiences, research findings, and market trends. Attendees will gain insights on how to design…
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