Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Selective Insurance Group, Inc. on May 11, 2026. The filing addresses a significant change in corporate governance and management under Item 5.02.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Executive Departure: Joseph O. Eppers, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, notified the Company of his intent to retire, effective June 2, 2026.
- Reason for Departure: The retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding strategies, operations, policies, or practices.
- Interim Appointment: Vaibhav Kalia, currently Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Head of Fixed Income (joined 2014), will serve as Interim Chief Investment Officer beginning on the Effective Date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items were disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the exact effective date of Joseph O. Eppers' retirement (June 2, 2026).
- Monitor for the announcement of a permanent Chief Investment Officer to succeed the interim appointment.
- Review the Company's investment portfolio performance under the interim leadership of Vaibhav Kalia.
- Verify if any additional compensation arrangements or severance details were disclosed in related filings.