KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 for certain executive officers, including our Chief Executive Officer (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”):

(1)Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of grants made in each respective fiscal year computed in accordance with stock-based accounting rules (FASB ASC Topic 718-Stock Compensation), excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. Assumptions used in the calculations of these amounts are included in Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.

(2)Mr. Patten was elected Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on August 25, 2025.

(3)In January 2025, Ms. Golden was granted 40,000 shares of restricted common stock under our 2024 Equity Participation Plan (the "2024 Plan"). Such grant vested to the extent of 20,000 shares on the first anniversary of the date of grant and will vest to the extent of 20,000 shares on December 31, 2026, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(4)In January 2024, Ms. Golden was granted 64,085 shares of restricted common stock under our Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Participation Plan (the "2014 Plan"). Such grant vested on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

(5)In June 2025, Ms. Chen was granted 10,000 shares of restricted common stock under the 2024 Plan. Such grant vested to the extent of one-third on the date of grant and will vest to the extent of one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances. In addition, in March 2026, Ms. Chen was granted 8,624 shares of restricted common stock under the 2024 Plan in consideration of services rendered during 2025. Such grant vested to the extent of one-third on the date of grant and will vest to the extent of one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(6)In March 2025, Ms. Chen was granted 10,935 shares of restricted common stock under the 2024 Plan in consideration of services rendered during 2024. Such grant vested to the extent of one-third on each of the date of grant and the first anniversary of the date of grant and will vest to the extent of one-third on the second anniversary of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(7)In August 2025, Mr. Patten was granted 43,290 shares of restricted common stock under the 2024 Plan. Such grant will vest to the extent of one-fourth on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant and one-half on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances. In addition, in March 2026, Mr. Patten was granted 3,126 shares of restricted common stock under the 2024 Plan in consideration of services rendered during 2025. Such grant vested to the extent of one-third on the date of grant and will vest to the extent of one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(8)In January 2024, Ms. Chen was granted an option for the purchase of 10,000 shares of common stock under the 2014 Plan. Such option vested to the extent of one-third on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant and will vest to the extent of one-third on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(9)Represents employer matching contributions under our defined contribution plan of $14,000 and a car allowance of $12,000.

(10)Represents employer matching contributions under our defined contribution plan of $13,800 and a car allowance of $12,000.

(11)Represents employer matching contributions under our defined contribution plan.

Employment Contracts

Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023

On June 27, 2022, we and Ms. Golden entered into a second amended and restated employment agreement which took effect as of January 1, 2023, and expired on December 31, 2024 (the “Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden was entitled to receive an annual base salary of $500,000 and an annual bonus equal to 3% of our consolidated income from operations before taxes, exclusive of our consolidated net investment income (loss), net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and net realized gains (losses) on investments, up to a maximum of 1.25 times her base salary. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden received, under the terms of the 2014 Plan, a grant in each of January 2023 and January 2024 of a number of shares of restricted stock determined by dividing $136,500 by the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. The 2023 grant vested with respect to one-half of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and one-half of the award on December 31, 2024. The 2024 grant vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2025

On April 15, 2024, we entered into a third amended and restated employment agreement with Ms. Golden, which took effect as of January 1, 2025 and expires on January 10, 2027 (the “Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $550,000 (increased from $500,000 previously in effect) and an annual bonus equal to 3% of our consolidated income from operations before taxes, exclusive of our consolidated net investment income (loss), net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and net realized gains (losses) on investments, up to a maximum of 1.25 times her base annual salary (the same as previously in effect). Pursuant to the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement (and as was provided for in the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement), in the event that Ms. Golden’s employment is terminated by us without cause or she resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement), Ms. Golden would be entitled to receive her base salary and the 3% bonus for the remainder of the term. Ms. Golden would be entitled, under certain circumstances, to a payment equal to 1.5 times her then annual salary and her accrued 3% bonus in the event of the termination of her employment following a change of control of our company (also as was provided for in the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement). Pursuant to the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden received a grant during each of January 2025 and January 2026 of 40,000 shares of restricted stock. The 2025 grant vested with respect to one-half of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and will vest with respect to one-half of the award on December 31, 2026. The 2026 grant will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

See “Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements – Meryl S. Golden” below for a discussion of the provisions of the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement with regard to payments due and the acceleration of stock awards in the event of the termination of Ms. Golden’s employment under certain circumstances and/or in the event of a change in control.

On July 23, 2025, we and Mr. Patten entered into an employment agreement which took effect as of August 25, 2025 and expires on August 25, 2028 (the "Patten Employment Agreement"). Pursuant to the Patten Employment Agreement, Mr. Patten is entitled to receive an annual salary of $400,000, a bonus target equal to 25% of his base salary (with a minimum guaranteed bonus for 2025 of $35,000) and a $200,000 sign-on bonus, which was paid on the effective date. Pursuant to the Patten Employment Agreement, in the event that Mr. Patten's employment is terminated by us without cause (whether or not following a change of control of our company) or he resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Patten Employment Agreement), Mr. Patten would be entitled to receive his base salary for the remainder of the term or 12 months, whichever is longer. In addition, pursuant to the Patten Employment Agreement, on the effective date, Mr. Patten received, pursuant to the 2024 Plan, 43,290 shares of restricted stock which will vest to the extent of one-fourth on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and one-half on the third anniversary of the grant date.

See “Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements – Randy L. Patten” below for a discussion of the provisions of the Patten Employment Agreement with regard to payments due and the acceleration of stock awards in the event of the termination of Mr. Patten’s employment under certain circumstances and/or in the event of a change in control.

Employee Bonus Plan

Sara (Minlei) Chen

Pursuant to our Employee Bonus Plan, Ms. Chen, as a member of our senior leadership team ("SLT"), is eligible to receive a cash bonus and shares of restricted common stock based upon the growth and underwriting profitability of our company.

Pursuant to our Employee Bonus Plan, Mr. Patten, as a member of our SLT, is eligible to receive a cash bonus and shares of restricted common stock based upon the growth and underwriting profitability of our company.

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

The following table sets forth certain information concerning exercisable and unexercisable stock options and unvested stock grants held by the above Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2025:

(1)Such shares vested to the extent of 20,000 shares on January 2, 2026 and will vest to the extent of 20,000 shares on December 31, 2026, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(2)Such shares vested to the extent of 3,645 shares on March 3, 2026 and will vest to the extent of 3,333 shares on June 18, 2026, 3,645 shares on March 3, 2027 and 3,333 shares on June 18, 2027, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

(3)Such shares will vest to the extent of 10,823 shares on August 25, 2026, 10,822 shares on August 25, 2027 and 21,645 shares on August 25, 2028, subject to acceleration under certain circumstances.

Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements

Pursuant to the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement, in the event that Ms. Golden’s employment is terminated by us without cause, or she resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement), Ms. Golden would be entitled to receive her annual base salary for the remainder of the term or for twelve months, whichever is later. In addition, pursuant to the 2024 Plan, in the event of a termination of employment due to the death or disability of Ms. Golden, the stock grants scheduled to vest on the next vesting date following such event shall vest under certain circumstances notwithstanding such event. Further, in the event that Ms. Golden’s employment is terminated by us without cause, or she resigns for good reason, Ms. Golden’s granted but unvested restricted stock awards will vest.

Ms. Golden would be entitled to receive, under certain circumstances, a payment equal to 1.5 times her then annual base salary and her accrued bonus in the event of the termination of her employment within eighteen months following a change in control of our company. In addition, pursuant to the 2024 Plan, Ms. Golden’s outstanding restricted stock awards will vest in the event of a change of control of our company.

Sarah (Minlei) Chen

Pursuant to the 2024 Plan, in the event of a termination of employment due to the death or disability of Ms. Chen, the stock grants scheduled to vest on the next vesting date following such event shall vest under certain circumstances notwithstanding such event. In addition, pursuant to the 2024 Plan, Ms. Chen’s outstanding restricted stock awards will vest in the event of a change of control of our company.

Pursuant to the Patten Employment Agreement, in the event that Mr. Patten’s employment is terminated by us without cause (whether or not following a change of control of our company), or he resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Patten Employment Agreement), Mr. Patten would be entitled to receive his annual base salary for the remainder of the term or for twelve months, whichever is longer.

Pursuant to the 2024 Plan, in the event of a termination of employment due to the death or disability of Mr. Patten, the stock grant scheduled to vest on the next vesting date following such event shall vest under certain circumstances notwithstanding such event. In addition, pursuant to the 2024 Plan, Mr. Patten’s outstanding restricted stock awards will vest in the event of a change of control of our company.

Compensation of Directors

The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation of our non-employee directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025:

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

(1)Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of grants made in the fiscal year computed in accordance with stock-based accounting rules (FASB ASC Topic 718-Stock Compensation), excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. Assumptions used in the calculations of these amounts are included in Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.

(2)Served as a director until August 6, 2025.

The aggregate number of unvested restricted stock awards outstanding as of fiscal year end for each non-employee director is as follows:

(1) Served as director until August 6, 2025.

Our non-employee directors are entitled to receive annual compensation for their services as directors as follows:

•$50,000;

•an additional $125,000 for service as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, an additional $25,000 for service as Audit Committee chair, and an additional $15,000 for service as chair of other committees; and

•$53,000 of our common stock determined by the closing stock price on the first business day of the year, which vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Equity Award Grant Practices

The equity awards for Ms. Golden and Mr. Patten are set out in the Third Amended Golden Employment Agreement and the Patten Employment Agreement, respectively. Equity awards for the other Named Executive Officer[s] are discretionary and aregenerally granted to them in February or March each year pursuant to our Employee Bonus Plan which provides for the grant of restricted common stock based upon our growth and underwriting profitability in the prior fiscal year. In certain circumstances, including the hiring or promotion of an officer, the Compensation Committee may approve grants to be effective at other times. The Compensation Committeedid not take material nonpublic information into account when determining the timing and terms of equity awards in 2025, andwe do not time the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation.