# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001726978
**File Stem:** 0001726978-26-000030
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 8889
**Document Hash:** c34a365ec117ebf065f8e56f4ff5e6db
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001726978-26-000030.hdr.sgml**: 20260331

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001726978-26-000030

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260330

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260331

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260330

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001726978
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38466
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26814688

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1500 SOLANA BLVD
- **STREET 2:** BUILDING 4, SUITE 4500
- **CITY:** WESTLAKE
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 76262
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 214-838-5500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1500 SOLANA BLVD
- **STREET 2:** BUILDING 4, SUITE 4500
- **CITY:** WESTLAKE
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 76262

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026**

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**Goosehead Insurance, Inc.**

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)**

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| <u>Delaware</u> | <u>001-38466</u> | <u>82-3886022</u> |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction**<br>**of Incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br>**File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |

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1500 Solana Boulevard, Ste. 4500

Westlake, Texas 76262&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)**

214-838-5500

**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code**

Not applicable

 **(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | GSHD | NASDAQ |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On March 30, 2026, Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (the "Company") announced that John O'Connor will be leaving the Company effective immediately. The terms relating to Mr. O'Connor's separation from the Company will be disclosed when finalized.

**Item 8.01 Other Events.**

On March 30, 2026, the Company announced that it has approved the appointment of Martin Ellis Thornthwaite to serve as General Counsel of the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. Thornthwaite most recently served as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at RealPage, Inc., where he was responsible for overseeing complex commercial and consumer litigation, regulatory and governmental investigations, and employment-related legal matters and supported corporate governance and financial reporting processes. Prior to joining RealPage, Mr. Thornthwaite was a member at Clark Hill PLC and a partner at Strasburger & Price LLP. Mr. Thornthwaite holds a Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law and a BBA in Finance and Business Honors from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.

A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit**<br>**No.** | **Description** |
| <u>[99.1](a20260330pressrelease.htm)</u> | Press Release Issued by Goosehead Insurance dated March 30, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | | **GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC.** |
| Date: March 30, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Miller |
|  | Name: | Mark Miller |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Announces Appointment of Martin Thornthwaite as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary** 

**WESTLAKE, Texas — March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —** Goosehead Insurance, Inc. ("Goosehead" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GSHD), a rapidly growing independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced the appointment of Martin Thornthwaite as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 30, 2026.

Mr. Thornthwaite most recently served as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at RealPage, Inc., where he was responsible for overseeing complex commercial and consumer litigation, regulatory and governmental investigations, and employment-related legal matters and supported corporate governance and financial reporting processes. Prior to joining RealPage, Mr. Thornthwaite was a member at Clark Hill PLC and a partner at Strasburger & Price LLP. Mr. Thornthwaite holds a Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law and a BBA in Finance and Business Honors from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.

"Martin brings deep legal expertise and significant experience managing complex litigation and regulatory matters. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow the business." said Mark Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goosehead. "I could not be happier to work with Goosehead and look forward to playing a meaningful role in supporting the company's mission and continued success." said Mr. Thornthwaite.

The Company also announced that John O'Connor will be departing Goosehead and pursuing other opportunities. We wish him the best and thank him for his service.

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**About Goosehead** <br>Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit goosehead.com or goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee.

**Contacts**

Investor Contacts:

<br>Maddie Middleton <br>Goosehead Insurance - Senior Director of Investor Relations <br>Phone: (972) 800-1993 <br>Email: madeline.middleton@goosehead.com; IR@goosehead.com

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