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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.
Which bank CEOs got the biggest raises last year
By American Banker | May 21, 2026 | Read more
Compensation Advisory Partners’ research was featured in an American Banker article on 2025 CEO pay at large and regional banks. The article highlighted CAP’s analysis of 54 bank CEOs, which found that CEO pay rose 12.5% in 2025, a smaller increase than the 18% rise CAP calculated for 2024, with all but four CEOs in the analysis receiving higher total direct compensation year over year.
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