Selective Insurance Announces Vincent Senia’s Retirement as Executive Vice President & Chief Actuary

BRANCHVILLE, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Selective Insurance Group, Inc., today announced the planned retirement of Vincent Senia, Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary, effective January 2026. Mr. Senia has held the position since 2017 and has been instrumental in shaping Selective’s actuarial reserving, pricing, and planning strategies, as well as enhancing its data analytics capabilities.

Mr. Senia joined Selective in 2010 as Senior Vice President, Actuarial Reserving, and he is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

“Working alongside such talented individuals at Selective has been an incredible journey. I am proud of all we have accomplished together,” said Vincent Senia. “As I transition into retirement, I am confident that Selective will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”

John J. Marchioni, Chairman, President, and CEO of Selective, stated, “Vin is leaving a lasting legacy at Selective. His insights and leadership have been deeply valued, and we wish him all the best in his exciting next chapter.”

Selective Insurance also announced that Nathan Rugge, Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Actuary, Reserving, will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary upon Mr. Senia’s retirement. Mr. Rugge joined Selective in 2009 and has played a key role in the company’s pricing and reserving strategies. He has held various Actuarial roles of increasing responsibility, including Assistant Vice President, Personal Lines Pricing, and Senior Vice President, Actuarial Reserving. Mr. Rugge holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and Finance from Rider University in New Jersey and a master’s degree in Analytics from Georgia Tech. He is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard insurance for commercial and personal risks and specialty insurance for commercial risks. Selective also offers flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and employer of choice is widely recognized, with awards and honors including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers and certification for six consecutive years as a Great Place to Work ®.

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