SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC 8-K

What Happened Selective Insurance Group, Inc. filed an 8-K (filed April 30, 2026) reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 29, 2026. All twelve director nominees — Ainar D. Aijala, Jr.; Lisa Rojas Bacus; Terrence W. Cavanaugh; Robert Kelly Doherty; John J. Marchioni; Thomas A. McCarthy; Stephen C. Mills; H. Elizabeth Mitchell; Cynthia S. Nicholson; Julie Parsons; Kate E. R. Sampson; and John S. Scheid — were elected for one‑year terms. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers (say‑on‑pay) and ratified KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: April 29, 2026; 8‑K filed April 30, 2026 (Proxy Statement filed March 26, 2026).
• All 12 director nominees elected; example tallies include Stephen C. Mills: 46,986,217 for, 1,751,985 against; John J. Marchioni: 48,105,672 for, 638,239 against.
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory approval of 2025 NEO compensation): 47,882,612 for; 768,525 against; 116,897 abstentions; 4,697,446 broker non‑votes.
• Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor: 52,567,600 for; 842,875 against; 55,005 abstentions.

Why It Matters These votes confirm board composition and provide shareholder feedback on executive pay and auditor selection. The election of all nominees maintains board continuity; the strong advisory vote for executive compensation signals substantial shareholder support (though the vote is non‑binding). Ratification of KPMG ensures continuity in external audit oversight for fiscal 2026. Investors use these governance outcomes to assess board stability, management accountability, and potential governance risk.