Kingstone Companies (KINS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, to be held virtually, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Proxy materials are available online, and shareholders can vote electronically, by phone, or by mail.

• Only common stockholders as of June 12, 2026, are eligible to vote, with cumulative voting available for director elections.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect six directors, ratify CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026, and approve executive compensation on an advisory basis.

• Cumulative voting is permitted for director elections, but only via proxy card.

• Shareholder proposals and nominations for the 2027 meeting must comply with by-law and SEC Rule 14a-19 requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of six members, with five deemed independent under Nasdaq standards.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk, each with defined charters and independent chairs.

• Board leadership includes a Non-Executive Chairman and committee chairs with relevant industry and financial expertise.

• No family relationships among directors or executive officers.