Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

On November 21, 2023, Karen B. Bailo, our Commercial Lines President, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c). The plan provides for (i) the sale of all shares vested during the duration of the plan pursuant to certain equity awards previously granted to Ms. Bailo, excluding any shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations, and (ii) 3,212 shares of the company’s common stock. Ms. Bailo’s plan will expire on November 29, 2024, subject to the plan’s earlier expiration or completion in accordance with its terms.

On October 16, 2023, Patrick K. Callahan, our Personal Lines President, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c). The plan provides for the sale of all shares vested during the duration of the plan pursuant to certain equity awards previously granted to Mr. Callahan, excluding any shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Mr. Callahan’s plan will expire on September 30, 2024, subject to the plan’s earlier expiration or completion in accordance with its terms.

President and CEO Susan Patricia Griffith’s annual letter to shareholders is included as Exhibit 99 to this Form 10-K.