Simmons First raises life insurance benefits for president Jay Brogdon and general counsel
Simmons First National Corp disclosed that the death benefits under its bank's split-dollar life insurance plan were increased for two executives effective August 1, 2025. The change raises benefits for President James Brogdon and General Counsel George Makris III, a compensation-related arrangement that does not affect the company's reported financial results in the filing.
Key points
- Brogdon's benefit increased from $890,000 to $1,400,000 effective August 1, 2025
- Makris III's benefit increased from $610,000 to $800,000 effective August 1, 2025
- The full plan text is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K
The filing
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