Arch Capital Group Ltd. Appoints Dan Houston and Neal Triplett to Board of Directors

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PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL) (“Arch” or the “Company”) today announced Daniel “Dan” J. Houston and Neal Triplett will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Houston is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. He is Chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group^®, where he is responsible for overall management of the Fortune 500 company across its global lines of business. Mr. Houston also serves as an active member of the Business Roundtable and the Fortune CEO Initiative, as well as the Chair of the Tax Committee for the American Council of Life Insurers. He joined Principal^® in 1984 and has held several management positions during his tenure.

Mr. Triplett is President and CEO of the Duke University Management Company, a nonprofit organization that manages Duke University's endowment. He has been with the company for 25 years and, in his role, oversees a diversified portfolio of assets and works closely with Duke University's leadership to develop and implement investment strategies.

“The Board of Directors regularly assesses the composition of our Board and identifies opportunities to broaden our talent and perspectives,” said John Pasquesi, Chair of the ACGL Board of Directors. “Dan and Neal both boast impressive track records and relevant experience that the Company believes will enhance the Board’s overall experience and capabilities.”

Jack Bunce, Chair of ACGL’s Nominating and Governance Committee said, “We believe Dan’s experience successfully leading a time-honored financial institution through significant growth and transformation will serve as a valuable addition to the Board, while Neal’s investment expertise and deep financial services knowledge will strengthen the depth of the Board’s expertise.”

Marc Grandisson, CEO of ACGL said, “Arch is in a transformational period of growth, with many more exciting milestones on the horizon. I believe Dan and Neal joining our Board further validates our standing as an emerging global market leader. I look forward to working with both of them and the rest of our Board in the years ahead.”

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $23.4 billion in capital at June 30, 2024. Arch, which is part of the S&P 500 Index, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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