SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC 8-K

What Happened
Selective Insurance Group Inc. filed an 8-K (May 14, 2026) reporting that Joseph O. Eppers notified the company on May 11, 2026 of his intent to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, effective June 2, 2026. The company said his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company on strategies, operations, policies, or practices. Beginning June 2, 2026, Vaibhav Kalia — currently Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income, who joined the company in 2014 — will serve as Interim Chief Investment Officer.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K filed May 14, 2026 (notice given May 11, 2026).
• Effective date of retirement: June 2, 2026.
• Outgoing officer: Joseph O. Eppers, Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer.
• Interim appointment: Vaibhav Kalia, Senior VP, Senior Portfolio Manager & Head of Fixed Income (at Selective since 2014), will serve as Interim CIO.

Why It Matters
This is a material executive change affecting the company’s investment leadership. For investors, the filing signals a planned, non-disruptive transition (company states no disagreement triggered the departure) and an internal interim appointment, which suggests continuity in investment management and strategy. The 8-K does not disclose additional compensation or long-term succession details, so investors may watch future filings or company statements for any permanent appointment or changes to investment policy.