Hanover Insurance Group Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Hanover Insurance Group's CEO is Jack Roche, appointed in Nov 2017, has a tenure of 8.58 years. total yearly compensation is $10.49M, comprised of 10.9% salary and 89.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.36% of the company’s shares, worth $23.34M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.2 years and 7.8 years respectively.
Key information
Jack Roche
Chief executive officer
US$10.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 10.86% |
| CEO tenure | 8.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 5.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 01
The Hanover Insurance: A Steady Dividend Idea But Bullish Case Is Lower Now
Summary The Hanover Insurance gets a slight downgrade to a hold. Positives include net written premiums growth and improved combined ratio, as well as a stellar balance sheet risk profile. The dividend idea is supported by steady growth trends, a modest yield, and a low payout ratio. The niche of P&C insurers can see impacts from policy claims in periods of elevated weather and catastrophic events damaging insured property. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
THG: Share Repurchases And Softer Assumptions Will Shape A Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced Hanover Insurance Group's price target from about $199.75 to roughly $199.38, reflecting updated assumptions for softer revenue growth, lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to April 28, 2026, Hanover Insurance Group repurchased 580,000 shares, about 1.64% of its shares, for US$101 million under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 27
THG: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside In An Undervalued Position
Analysts have kept their price target for The Hanover Insurance Group steady at $199.75, citing essentially unchanged fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions in their latest update. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, Hanover Insurance Group repurchased 561,000 shares for US$99 million, representing 1.57% of its shares.Narrative Update • Mar 12
THG: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside In An Undervalued Position
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Hanover Insurance Group from $199.63 to $199.75, reflecting updated assumptions around profit margin, revenue growth, discount rate, and future P/E. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, Hanover Insurance Group repurchased 561,000 shares for US$99 million, accounting for 1.57% of its shares.Narrative Update • Feb 25
THG: Share Repurchases And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Hanover Insurance Group to $199.63, a move they link to slightly more conservative assumptions on future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin estimates effectively unchanged. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, Hanover Insurance Group repurchased 561,000 shares, representing 1.57% of its stock, for US$99 million under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 10
THG: Share Repurchases And Dividend Will Support Attractive Future Upside
The analyst price target for Hanover Insurance Group has shifted slightly higher to about $199.63 from $199.50. Analysts cite updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and projected P/E as the main drivers of this fine-tuning.Narrative Update • Jan 26
THG: Dividend And Buyback Momentum Will Support Attractive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hanover Insurance Group by about $1, to roughly $200. This reflects slightly updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 11
THG: Dividend Increase And Buybacks Will Support A Stronger Future Outlook
Analysts have modestly revised their price outlook on Hanover Insurance Group, with the updated target now aligned to an implied fair value of about US$200.13 per share. This reflects small tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 16
THG: Dividend Hike And Share Repurchases Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hanover Insurance Group slightly higher to approximately $200.13 per share, reflecting modest refinements to long term assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News The board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.95 per share, payable December 26, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 12, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 04
Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.95
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. ( NYSE:THG ) will increase its dividend on the 26th of December to $0.95, which is...Narrative Update • Dec 01
THG: New Modular Insurance Product And Ongoing Buybacks Will Influence Outlook
Analysts have marginally increased their price target for Hanover Insurance Group from $199.71 to $200.13, citing slight improvements in profit margin forecasts and a modest adjustment to revenue growth expectations. What's in the News The Hanover Insurance Group has launched HSIP Advantage, a new modular property product designed for small to mid-sized businesses handling high-hazard materials.Narrative Update • Nov 17
THG: New Product Launches And Share Buybacks Will Shape Near-Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Hanover Insurance Group from $199.43 to $199.71. They cite slightly stronger revenue growth projections that offset a minor dip in profit margin estimates.Narrative Update • Nov 01
THG: Expanding Life Sciences Coverage Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have raised their price target for Hanover Insurance Group from $197.00 to $199.43, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth and a modestly higher projected valuation, even though profit margins are expected to soften slightly. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to October 27, 2025, Hanover Insurance Group repurchased 323,000 shares, representing 0.9 percent of shares outstanding, for $55 million (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Sep 29
The Hanover Insurance: Q2 Improvement And Future Growth Indicators
Summary Hanover Insurance Group showed Q2 top and bottom-line growth as well as indicators of future growth and a positive analyst EPS consensus. The dividend yield of 2.3% beats key peers and the firm has a 5-year steady dividend growth history, and indicators of dividend sustainability supported by positive cash flow. The firm is exposed to a diversified, investment-grade asset portfolio that could be impacted by Fed decisions on interest rates. A key risk is exposure to weather catastrophic events which could drive future spikes in benefit payouts, impacting earnings. Although the stock is trading well above its moving average, it is undervalued on forward P/E ratios. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 30
Innovative Strategies And Tech Investments Set To Bolster Profitability In Insurance Sector
Focused catastrophe mitigation efforts in both Personal and Core Commercial lines aim to reduce claims and enhance profitability through higher deductibles and pricing adjustments.Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
Hanover Insurance Group: Improvement In Net Income Growth Encouraging
Summary Hanover Insurance Group's net income growth and return on equity improvement are key factors for a bullish view of the stock. The company's performance in Q4 2023 showed slower growth in net premiums written but a significant reduction in the combined ratio. The growth trajectory of THG stock could be positive if there is continued improvement in net income and return on equity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$719m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$10m | US$1m | US$661m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$631m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$555m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$438m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$10m | US$1m | US$425m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$365m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$271m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$161m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$1m | US$34m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$86m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$93m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$500k |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$7m | US$1m | US$117m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$292m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$326m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$433m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$1m | US$420m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$423m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$508m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$494m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$1m | US$362m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$306m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$298m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$268m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$937k | US$429m |
Compensation vs Market: Jack's total compensation ($USD10.49M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.38M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jack's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Jack Roche (62 yo)
8.6yrs
Tenure
US$10,486,571
Compensation
Mr. John Conner Roche, also known as Jack, is President & Director of The Hanover American Insurance Company. Mr. Roche Vice Chair of American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters from Ju...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 8.6yrs | US$10.49m | 0.36% $ 23.3m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 9.6yrs | US$4.55m | 0.12% $ 7.7m | |
| Executive VP & COO | 1.2yrs | US$3.55m | 0.079% $ 5.1m | |
| Executive VP | 6.2yrs | US$2.14m | 0.024% $ 1.5m | |
| Executive VP & President of Specialty | 9yrs | US$3.20m | 0.066% $ 4.3m | |
| Senior VP & Chief investment Officer | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Technology & Life Sciences Business | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP and Chief Information & Innovation Officer | 5.2yrs | no data | 0.017% $ 1.1m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 6.7yrs | no data | 0.0047% $ 302.4k |
5.2yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: THG's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 8.6yrs | US$10.49m | 0.36% $ 23.3m | |
| Independent Director | 22.3yrs | US$295.00k | 0.094% $ 6.1m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$280.00k | 0.0055% $ 356.2k | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | US$280.00k | 0.018% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$285.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$280.00k | 0.014% $ 931.9k | |
| Independent Chairperson & Independent Presiding Director | 11.1yrs | US$416.00k | 0.027% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$300.00k | 0.016% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$275.00k | 0.0092% $ 593.9k | |
| Independent Director | 9.5yrs | US$301.00k | 0.0069% $ 448.8k | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$276.00k | 0.026% $ 1.7m |
7.8yrs
Average Tenure
68yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: THG's board of directors are considered experienced (7.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 14:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jay Gelb | Barclays |
| Michael Zaremski | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Grace Carter | BofA Global Research |