Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)			May 6, 2024


SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

001-33067

22-2168890

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

40 Wantage Avenue Branchville, New Jersey 07890

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 948-3000


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol (s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2 per share	SIGI	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.60% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, without par value	SIGIP	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. and its insurance subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) may present to various investors and stockholders using the presentation materials, which include supplemental financial information about the Company, that are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The Company makes no admission as to the materiality of any information in this report or the exhibits attached hereto.

Important information may be disseminated initially or exclusively via the Company’s corporate website, www.selective.com/investors. Investors should consult the site to access this information. Any website addresses included herein are inactive textual references only. The information contained on any such website referenced herein is not incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 Selective Insurance Group, Inc. Investor Presentation, Second Quarter 2024

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


		SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

Date:	May 6, 2024	By:	/s/ Michael H. Lanza
			Michael H. Lanza
			Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Safe Harbor Statement We make certain statements and reference other information in this presentation that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”). The PSLRA provides a forward-looking statement safe harbor under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements discuss our intentions, beliefs, projections, estimations, or forecasts of future events and financial performance. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, activity levels, or performance to materially differ from those in or implied by the forward-looking statements We discuss factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those we project, forecast, or estimate in forward-looking statements in further detail in Selective’s public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements – whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise – other than as the federal securities laws may require. This presentation also includes certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G, including “non- GAAP operating earnings per share,” “non-GAAP operating income,” “non-GAAP operating return on equity,” and “adjusted book value per share.” Definitions of these non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP figures are available in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Supplemental Investor Package, both found on our website <www.selective.com> under “Investors/Reports & Earnings.” We believe investors and other interested persons find these measurements helpful, as they provide a consistent basis for comparing our results between quarters and with our industry competitors. These non-GAAP measures, however, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used outside of the insurance industry. Investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these non-GAAP measures in assessing our overall financial performance. 2

INTRODUCTION 3

4 Every day, our interactions with our customers and distribution partners reinforce the importance of our role in rebuilding lives and businesses, making communities safer, and supporting economic expansion.

A Leader in U.S. Property & Casualty Insurance 5*Based on 2022 net premiums written in AM Best’s annual list of “Top 200 U.S. Property/Casualty Writers” NASDAQ: SIGI (common stock) NASDAQ: SIGIP (preferred) Investor.Relations@Selective.com Superior track record driven by disciplined execution 10 consecutive years of double-digit Operating Return on Equity A+ (Superior) rating by A.M. Best $4.1 billion of net premiums written in 2023 37th largest P&C carrier in the United Stated States* Clear path for continued, profitable growth 5

Sustainable Competitive Advantages 6 Our success is based on a unique combination of competitive advantages. Taken together, they create a winning formula for Selective. Our unique field model, placing empowered underwriting staff in proximity to our distribution partners and customers Our ability to develop and integrate sophisticated tools for risk selection, pricing, and claims management Our franchise value distribution model, defined by meaningful and close business relationships with a group of top-notch independent agents Our commitment to delivering a superior omni-channel customer experience, enhanced by digital platforms and value-added services Our highly engaged and aligned team of skilled and committed employees

Differentiated Operating Model 7 2023 Net Premiums Written $4 Billion • Approximately 1,550 distribution partners selling our standard lines products and services through approximately 2,650 office locations • ~850 of these distribution partners sell our personal lines products • ~90 wholesale agents sell our E&S business • ~6,400 distribution partners sell National Flood Insurance Program products across 50 states • Locally based underwriting, claims, and safety management specialists • Proven ability to develop and integrate actionable tools • Enables effective portfolio management in an uncertain loss trend environment Unique, locally based field model Franchise value distribution model with high-quality partners "Everyone with Selective makes our customers feel like the #1 priority. The ease of working with Selective is unmatched." - Selective Agent Standard Commercial Lines 79% Standard Personal Lines 10% Excess and Surplus Lines 11%

Ten Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Non-GAAP Operating ROEs Consistently generating ROEs exceeding our cost of capital and peer group average 100 basis points of combined ratio translates to ~120 basis points of ROE* 100 basis points of pre-tax investment yield translates to ~260 basis points of ROE* Non-GAAP Operating ROE *Calculated using average equity Operating ROE 2022 2023 Investments 9.4% 12.4% Underwriting 5.4% 4.2% Other (2.4)% (2.2)% Total 12.4% 14.4% 14.4% 11.7% 0% 5% 10% 15% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1Q24 SIGI Peer Avg. average from 2014 to 2023 12.2% Note: Peer Average includes CINF, CNA, HIG, THG, TRV, and UFCS 8

0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% 92%94%96%98%100%102%104% 10 -Y ea r N PW C AG R 10-Year Average Combined Ratio Excellent Operating Results with Low Historical Volatility NPW CAGR vs. Average Combined Ratio Note: White dots represent P&C peers: CINF, CNA, HIG, THG, TRV, and UFCS; 10-year avg based on 2014-2023 Industry Source: © 2024 Conning, Inc. Used with permission. [Statutory data] CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate SIGI Combined Ratio (Average & Volatility) Industry 90% 95% 100% 105% 0 2 4 6 8 10 -Y ea r A ve ra ge C om bi ne d R at io 10-Year Standard Deviation of Combined Ratio (σ) Industry SIGI 9

Track Record of Disciplined, Profitable Growth 10 $4.1 $- $1 $2 $3 $4 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 N PW ($ in b ill io ns ) $5.89 $- $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 *Compound annual growth rate Net Premiums Written Operating Earnings per Share With current market share of ~1% in Commercial Lines, Selective has meaningful runway to deliver above-industry growth 12% CAGR* 9% CAGR*

Path for Profitable Growth *Subject to regulatory approval • Targeting 3% market share in existing footprint over the long-term • 12% share of wallet target with existing distribution partners • 25% agent market share target in existing markets • Additional long-term premium opportunity of ~$3 billion • Disciplined approach to geographic expansion • Added ten states to our Standard Commercial Lines footprint since 2017 • Introducing three additional states later in 2024 and three more in 2025* • Plan to write business in most of the contiguous U.S.; operating model will vary depending on the market Standard Commercial Lines Core Footprint prior to 2017 Expansion States since 2017 2024 Targeted Expansion States* Excess and Surplus Lines • Opportunistic, profitable growth strategy • Expansion of capabilities and products Standard Personal Lines • Transition to mass-affluent well underway • Focusing where we believe our strong coverage and servicing capabilities will be more competitive • Better aligns our organizational capabilities with a market where we believe we can succeed over the long term Standard Commercial Lines Footprint 11 2025 Targeted Expansion States*

2024 Guidance 12 *As of May 2, 2024 96.5% GAAP combined ratio • 5.0 points of catastrophe losses • No additional prior year casualty reserve development After-tax net investment income of $360 million • Including $32 million of after-tax income from alternative investments Overall effective tax rate of approx. 21.0% • 20.5% effective tax rate on investments • 21.0% effective tax rate on all other items Weighted average diluted shares • 61.5 million

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 13

Standard Commercial Lines 14 • Account-based approach with granular data and sophisticated tools to support underwriting decisions • Focus on maintaining underwriting discipline and price adequacy • Targeting renewal pure price increases in line with expected loss trend • Underwriting actions focused on underperforming areas 86% 7.6% 76% 80% 84% 88% 0% 4% 8% R et en ti on Pr ic in g Retention Renewal Pure Price CLIPS Pricing 79% of Net Premiums Written (“NPW”) $3.3 94.9% 70% 80% 90% 100% $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 C om bi ne d R at io N PW ($ in B ill io ns ) NPW GAAP Combined Ratio *Subject to regulatory approval CLIPS: Willis Towers Watson Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey Footprint 2024 Targeted Expansion States* 2025 Targeted Expansion States* 98.8% Combined Ratio 15% NPW Growth 1Q24

Portfolio Approach Drives Business Mix Improvements 15 • Portfolio management approach yields higher retention and rate • Account-specific pricing, including: • Predictive modeling • Relative loss frequency and severity • Pricing deviation • Hazard and segment considerations Strong focus on providing our employees tools and technologies that enable more effective underwriting decision making Standard Commercial Lines Pricing by Retention Group % of Premium As of March 31, 2024 17% 17% 44% 16% 6% 80% 85% 90% 95% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Low & Very Low Re ne w al P ur e Pr ic e Renewal Pure Price Point of Renewal Retention Po in t o f R en ew al R et en tio n 16% 14% 44% Contractors 1% Bonds Manufacturing & Wholesale Community & Public Services 25% Mercantile & Services 2023 DPW Mix* *Standard Commercial Lines as of December 31, 2023

16 Excess & Surplus Lines • Profitable and growing portfolio of commercial risks • Small and middle market focus with $4,600 average premium per policyholder • Modernized technology platform • Approximately 2/3 casualty and 1/3 property • ~90 wholesale general agents with limited binding authority within prescribed underwriting and pricing guidelines $439 86.0% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 C om bi ne d R at io N PW ($ in m ill io ns ) NPW GAAP Combined Ratio 11% of Net Premiums Written 5.2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% R en ew al P ur e Pr ic e Renewal Pure Price 50 States & D.C. 87.6% Combined Ratio 24% NPW Growth 1Q24

17 • Strategic shift to mass affluent target market underway • Strong existing product set and servicing capabilities • Aggressive profit improvement plan driven by accelerated pricing and tighter terms and conditions • Expect pressure on policy counts in 2024 due to rate and underwriting actions Standard Personal Lines 0.5% 1.0% 1.8% 3.4% 6.1% 8.9% 14.3% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% R en ew al P ur e Pr ic e Expect renewal pure price in excess of 20% for full year 2024 10% of Net Premiums Written $415 121.7% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120% $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 C om bi ne d R at io N PW ( $ in m ill io ns ) NPW GAAP Combined Ratio 15 State Footprint 105.1% Combined Ratio 17% NPW Growth 1Q24

Conservative Investment Portfolio 18 • Maximize risk-adjusted after-tax income and generate long-term growth in book value • Objectives balanced against prevailing market conditions and enterprise risk-taking capacity • Consistent strategy and risk appetite focused on increasing book yield as interest rates rose • 92% allocation to fixed income and short-term as of 3/31/24: • 4.0 year duration • A+ average credit rating • 10-14% target allocation for risk assets • Profitable growth within insurance operations drives long-term growth of invested assets Long-term investment philosophy and focus on managing risk $104 $310 8.6% 12.4% 0% 4% 8% 12% $- $100 $200 $300 $400 After-Tax NII Investment Operating ROE Investment Portfolio at 3/31/24 $4.8 $8.7 2.2% 3.9% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% $4 $6 $8 $10 Th ou sa nd s Invested Assets After-Tax Portfolio Yield In ve st ed A ss et s ($ in b ill io ns ) Fixed Income 89% Short-Term 3%Equities 2% Alts & Other 6% A ft er -T ax P or tf ol io Y ie ld A ft er -T ax N et In ve st m en t In co m e ($ in m ill io ns ) O pe ra ti ng R et ur n on E qu it y $86M After-tax NII 12.3% ROE 1Q24

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 19

0 2 4 6 8 10 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024F Po in ts o n th e C om bi ne d R at io 6.8% 5.0% Enterprise Risk Management 20 7% 4% 0% 10% 2023 2024 1-in-250 Probable Maximum Loss* as a % of GAAP Equity • Predominantly write low to medium hazard risks • Strong balance sheet and underwriting controls with prudent reserving practices • Catastrophe loss mitigation initiatives include: • Exposure management including strict coastal guidelines • Focus on geographic diversification and growth that minimizes peak peril aggregations • Prudent reinsurance program Impact of Catastrophe Losses on Combined Ratio *Single event hurricane losses are net of reinsurance, after tax, and reinstatement premiums as of 1/1/24; GAAP equity as of 12/31/23 Industry Source: © 2024 AM Best. Used with permission. SIGI Catastrophe Guidance as of May 2, 2024 Average premium per policyholder: Industry Average SIGI $17KStandard Commercial $4.6KExcess & Surplus $3KPersonal Lines

Prudent Reinsurance Structure 21 • 2024 property catastrophe treaty highlights: • $1.1B in excess of $100M retention • $417.5M in collateralized limit, all in the top layer of the program • 1-in-250 PML = 4% of GAAP equity • Property excess of loss treaty covers losses up to $65M in excess of $5M retention on a per risk basis • Casualty excess of loss treaty covers losses up to $88M in excess of $2M retention on a per occurrence basis 2024 Property Catastrophe Program Retention: $100M $100M in excess of $100M $200M in excess of $200M $300M in excess of $400M $500M in excess of $700M 65% covered through Catastrophe Bond (3-year risk period) 100% Placed 100% Placed 100% Placed 100% Placed

Quarterly Reserve Review Strong reserve discipline facilitated by in- depth quarterly reserve reviews, semi-annual independent reviews, and independent year- end opinion 22 Disciplined Financial Planning and Reserving Practices Detailed Planning Process Detailed ground up premium, expense, and loss planning, with monthly forecasts Specific Underwriting & Pricing Actions Rate analyses, predictive modeling, and policy level guidance facilitate specific pricing and underwriting actions Rigorous Results Monitoring Extensive pricing, underwriting, and claims results monitoring provides on-going feedback

Strong Capital Position 23 • Instituted $100 million share repurchase authorization in 2020 ̶ $84 million remained as of Mar 31, 2024 S&P: A Moody’s: A2Fitch: A+AM Best: A+ Financial Strength Ratings • Generated $759 million of operating cash flow in 2023 • Investing in organic growth is currently the most attractive capital deployment opportunity • NPW-to-Surplus ratio of 1.55x at March 31, 2024, within target operating range of 1.35x to 1.55x • Target 20-25% dividend payout ratio over time ̶ Quarterly dividend increased 17%, to $0.35 per common share, as of Sept 30, 2023

Balancing Expense Discipline with Strategic Investments • Expect our 2024 expense ratio to be relatively stable compared to 2023 • Recent and current strategic investments include: • New platforms for Small Business and E&S • Claim system modernization • Geographic expansion • Customer experience • Areas for operational enhancements include: • Robotics and artificial intelligence • Talent development • Product innovation 24 33.0% 30.9% 28% 29% 30% 31% 32% 33% 34% 35% 36% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1Q24

$22.54 $46.17 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022* 2023 Strong Track Record of Book Value per Share Growth Focus on ROE and Growth in Book Value Per Share* 25*Book value per share decreased 17% for 2022 compared to 2021 primarily due to increased net unrealized losses. Adjusted book value per share** increased 5% for 2022 compared to 2021. **Refer to “Safe Harbor Statement” on page 2 of this presentation for further detail regarding certain non-GAAP financial measures Generating non-GAAP operating ROE** in line with our long-term target Superior growth in book value per share Expected higher total shareholder returns over time 1Q24

10.1% 16.1% 13.1% 18.5% 23.0% 41.6% 17.8% 16.5% 10.6% 30.1% 15.1% 13.0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% SIGI S&P Prop/Cas S&P 500 Long-Term Total Shareholder Return 26Note: Total shareholder return calculations are as of March 31, 2024 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years1Q 2024

PROGRESS THROUGH IMPACT 27

Our Approach to Sustainability 28 Our primary objectives are to: • Help our customers put their lives and businesses back together after experiencing a covered loss • Help make our customers and communities safer • Support economic growth by providing capital that protects against covered losses and allows businesses to invest confidently in their operations Sustainability initiatives are embedded into Selective's business. We aim to deliver significant value over time to our customers, distribution partners, employees, and shareholders. Key sustainability accomplishments: • Achieved an “AA” rating from MSCI • Completed a solar facility at corporate headquarters that can generate approximately 5M kWh of energy that we sell to others • Continue sharing our approach to climate-related risks and opportunities through the publication of our second Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

Cover	May 06, 2024
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Document Period End Date	May 06, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
Entity File Number	001-33067
Entity Central Index Key	0000230557
Entity Tax Identification Number	22-2168890
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Entity Address, Address Line One	40 Wantage Avenue
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Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $2 per share
Trading Symbol	SIGI
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Depositary Shares
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.60% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, without par value
Trading Symbol	SIGIP
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ