A life insurance company based in Austin, Texas, Citizens, Inc. sells two kinds of policies: U.S. dollar-denominated whole life and endowment plans to residents of Latin America and the Pacific Rim, and "final expense" burial policies to Americans through independent agents. Founded in 1969 and led for most of its history by founder Harold E. Riley, the firm went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Its international twist: because premiums are paid in dollars, policyholders are shielded from swings in their own local currencies.
Citizens, Inc. amends CEO Jon Stenberg's employment agreement, raising base salary and incentive targets.
Effective April 1, 2026, Stenberg's base salary increases from $500,000 to $600,000.
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On March 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Citizens, Inc. approved an amendment to the Executive Employment Agreement with CEO Jon Stenberg.
The target bonus for the Annual Bonus Opportunity beginning in 2026 increases from $400,000 to $480,000.
The target bonus for the Long-Term Incentive beginning in 2026 increases from $450,000 to $540,000.
The amendment aims to align compensation with peer group and market data for retention and motivation.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Citizens, Inc. elects Michael Harwood to fill Board vacancy effective November 6, 2025.
Harwood is an independent director with no arrangements or material interests requiring disclosure.
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Michael Harwood was elected to the Board of Directors on November 6, 2025, filling a vacancy.
He previously served as Senior VP and Chief Actuary at AIG Life & Retirement (2013-2023) and MetLife (2004-2013).
The company also reported Q3 2025 financial results, including total revenues of $62.8 million and net income of $2.4 million.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Citizens, Inc. shareholders elect 8 directors, ratify Grant Thornton, and approve Say-On-Pay at 2025 Annual Meeting.
All 8 director nominees were elected, with Peter M. Carlson receiving the most votes (3,433,773 for) and Jerry D. Davis, Jr. the fewest (2,857,300 for).
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The 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on June 17, 2025, with a quorum present.
Shareholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for 2025 with 97% of votes cast in favor.
The non-binding advisory Say-On-Pay proposal was approved with 80% of votes cast in favor.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the results of these shareholder votes.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders