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Joseph O. Eppers, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, to retire effective June 2, 2026.

Retirement to pursue other career opportunities, not due to any disagreement with Company.

Vaibhav Kalia, current Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income, appointed Interim Chief Investment Officer from June 2, 2026.

Kalia joined the Company in 2014.

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The departure of Joseph O. Eppers from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer is a planned retirement effective June 2, 2026, with no disagreements noted regarding company strategies or operations, reducing concerns over internal conflicts. Vaibhav Kalia's interim appointment provides continuity in investment management, leveraging his 12 years of experience at the Company in fixed income and portfolio management. Investors should monitor the search for a permanent successor given the critical nature of the CIO role in an insurance firm managing investment portfolios.

SIGIP · Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

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