Sector: Financials
Director information for SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AINAR D. AIJALA, JR. | Director | 69 | ["Senior Advisor to the Global CEO and senior-level positions at Deloitte", "Senior Manager at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting", "Town Commissioner, Ocean Ridge, Florida", "Board of Managers, DLED, Inc.", "Emeritus Governor, Board of Governors, Junior Achievement Worldwide", "Enrolled Actuary pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974", "B.S. from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor"] | ["Compensation and Human Capital", "Corporate Governance and Nominating"] | 2026 |
| CYNTHIA S. NICHOLSON | Director | 62 | ["Managing Member, Band of Sisters, LLC, since 2021.", "Advisor, Yext, Inc., 2019 to October 2024.", "Advisor, Tangelo, since 2018; Chief Marketing Officer, 2017 to 2018; Chief Operating Officer, 2015 to 2017.", "Chief Marketing Officer, Softcard\u00ae, 2013 to 2015.", "Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Equinox Holdings, Inc., 2010 to 2012.", "Advisor, GamesThatGive, Inc., 2010 to 2011; Principal Strategist and Director, 2009 to 2010.", "Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Pepsi-Cola North America, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., 2005 to 2008.", "Member of Advisory Board, Lavit, LLC, 2017 to 2024.", "Director, Heartland Consumer Products Investments Holdings, LLC, 2016 to 2018.", "Director, Association of National Advertisers, 2006 to 2008.", "University of Illinois (B.S.).", "Kelley School of Business, Indiana University (M.B.A.)"] | ["Compensation and Human Capital", "Corporate Governance and Nominating", "Executive"] | 2026 |
| H. ELIZABETH MITCHELL | Director | 64 | ["President, CEO and Director, Renaissance Reinsurance U.S. Inc., 2015 to 2016", "President, Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc., 2005 to 2015; Chief Executive Officer, 2007 to 2015", "Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, 2004 to 2005; Executive Vice President, 2002 to 2004; Director, 2002 to 2015", "Executive Vice President, St. Paul Reinsurance, Inc., 1998 to 2002; Senior Vice President, 1998; Vice President, 1993 to 1998", "Advisor, Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd., 2018 to 2024", "Director, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., 2017 to 2022", "Chairperson, Weston Insurance Holdings, 2020 to 2022", "Board of Overseers, St. John\u2019s University School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, 2007 to 2016", "Trustee, The Institutes, 2010 to 2016", "Board Member, Reinsurance Association of America, 2002 to 2007; 2014 to 2016", "Board Member, Broker and Reinsurance Market Association, 2002 to 2016; Chair of the Board, 2007 to 2008; Vice Chair, 2006 to 2007; Executive Committee, 2006 to 2010", "Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society", "Member, American Academy of Actuaries", "College of the Holy Cross (B.A.)", "NACD Directorship Certified\u00ae", "CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight", "Experienced insurance industry executive with a proven record of accomplishment"] | ["Audit", "Risk"] | 2026 |
| JOHN J. MARCHIONI | Chairman of the Board; President and Chief Executive Officer | 56 | ["President and Chief Executive Officer, Selective, since 2020", "President and Chief Operating Officer, Selective, 2013 to 2020", "Executive Vice President, Insurance Operations, Selective, 2010 to 2013", "Extensive knowledge of the property and casualty industry and its regulation", "Member of the Board of Trustees, The Institutes, since 2022", "Director, The American Property Casualty Insurance Association, since 2020"] | ["Executive"] | 2026 |
| JOHN S. SCHEID | Director; Designated Audit Committee financial expert; Chairperson | 70 | ["Owner and sole member, Scheid Investment Group, LLC, since 2013.", "Senior Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 2009 to 2013.", "Global Insurance Assurance Practice Leader, 2001 to 2009.", "Chairman, Americas Insurance Practice, 2001 to 2010.", "U.S. Insurance Practice Leader, 1995 to 2001.", "Midwest Region Financial Services Leader, 1991 to 1995.", "Partner, 1988 to 1991; other positions, 1977 to 1988.", "Director, Groupware Technologies Holdings, Inc., since 2021.", "Director, Catholic Relief Services, since 2021; Chair of Audit and Risk Committee.", "Director, Sprecher Brewing Company, since 2022.", "Member, Finance Council for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, since 2016; Chairman since 2023.", "Member, Golden Angels Investment Group, since 2013.", "Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation, 2002 to 2011; Emeritus Director, since 2011.", "Director, Extraordinary Re Holdings LTD and Extraordinary Reinsurance Bermuda, 2018 to 2022.", "Director, Dynamis Software Corporation, 2014 to 2018.", "Director, Messmer Catholic Schools, 2013 to 2021; Chairman, 2016 to 2021.", "Chairman, Accounting Examining Board, State of Wisconsin, 2013 to 2019.", "Investment Committee Member, Marquette University High School, 2011 to 2024.", "Certified Public Accountant (Wisconsin).", "University of Notre Dame (B.B.A.).", "NACD Directorship Certified\u00ae.", "CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight.", "NACD Effective AI Oversight for Directors Certificate.", "Retired after 36 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP."] | ["Audit", "Risk", "Executive"] | 2026 |
| JULIE PARSONS | Director | 53 | ["Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Property & Liability, Insurance, Allstate Corporation, 2019 to 2024.", "Executive Vice President, Product Operations, Insurance, 2017 to 2019.", "Senior Vice President, Vehicle Product Management, Insurance, 2014 to 2017.", "Senior Vice President, Product, Eastern Territory Regions, 2010 to 2014.", "Senior Vice President, Emerging Businesses, 2008 to 2010.", "Vice President, Product, 2007 to 2008.", "Vice President, Chief Actuary, 2005 to 2007.", "Other positions, 1993 to 2005.", "Chicago Advisory Board Chair, Member of National Board and Finance Committee, The Posse Foundation, since 2022.", "Achieved Fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society.", "Purdue University (B.S.)"] | ["Compensation and Human Capital", "Risk"] | 2026 |
| KATE E. R. SAMPSON | Director | 53 | ["Owner, Merinn Advisors LLC, since 2019.", "Managing Director and Partner leading insurance technology venture investments, Anthemis Group, 2019 to 2024.", "Vice President of Risk Solutions, Lyft, 2014 to 2018.", "Managing Director, Marsh McLennan, 1996 to 2014.", "Member of Advisory Board, Duke University FinTech, 2023 to July 2025.", "University of Massachusetts at Amherst (B.A.).", "Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Executive Education in Finance and Accounting).", "NACD Directorship Certified\u00ae.", "NACD Effective AI Oversight for Directors Certificate.", "Insurance industry and technology specialist with 30 years of experience in financial, operational, and management roles.", "Experience with emerging technologies oversight.", "Recognized thought leader in insurance innovation, disruption, product development, distribution, and mobility.", "Passionate about insurance and committed to positive change in the insurance industry."] | ["Finance and Investments", "Risk"] | 2026 |
| LISA ROJAS BACUS | Director | 62 | ["Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Cigna Corporation (2013 to 2019)", "Executive Vice President and Chief Marketer, American Family Insurance Group (2008 to 2013)", "Executive Director, Global Marketing Strategy and other senior positions, Ford Motor Company (1986 to 2008)", "Board Member, Culver\u2019s Franchising System, Inc. (since 2010)", "Board Member, PetSmart Charities Inc. (since 2019)", "Member, Latino Corporate Directors Association", "Northern Arizona University (B.S.)", "Duke University (M.B.A.)", "Diligent Institute ESG Leadership Certification", "Corporate Governance Institute AI Governance Certificate", "Board Member, Teradata Corporation (since 2015)", "Board Member, Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (since 2020)"] | ["Compensation and Human Capital", "Corporate Governance and Nominating"] | 2026 |
| MICHAEL H. LANZA | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer | 64 | ["Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Selective, 2004 to 2007.", "University of Connecticut (B.A.).", "University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.)."] | ["Director, National Center for State Courts", "Trustee, Newton Medical Center Foundation", "Director, NewportFilm", "Member, Society of Corporate Secretaries and Corporate Governance Professionals"] | 2026 |
| ROBERT KELLY DOHERTY | Lead Independent Director | 67 | ["Managing Partner and Founder, Caymen Partners, since 1999", "Vice Chairman, Bankers Trust Company and Bankers Trust New York Corporation, 1997 to 1998", "Director, Harding Loevner Funds, Inc., since 2004; Non-Executive Chair and Audit Committee Member", "Director, Cyota, Inc., 2000 to 2005; Non-Executive Chairman, 2002 to 2005", "Significant investment experience in both public and private companies", "Familiar with the issues that Selective\u2019s senior management faces"] | ["Audit", "Finance and Investments", "Executive"] | 2026 |
| STEPHEN C. MILLS | Director | 66 | ["President and General Manager, New York Knicks, 2013 to 2020", "Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Athletes & Entertainers Wealth Management, LLC, 2010 to 2013", "President and Chief Operating Officer, MSG Sports, and Executive Vice President, Franchise Operations, New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden, 2000 to 2009", "Director, Project Level, since February 2025", "Member, Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, Ariel Investments, 2015 to January 2025", "Director, Ladies Professional Golf Association, since 2023", "Director, Madison Square Garden Networks, 2020 to 2021", "Member, Board of Advisors, Hospital for Special Surgery, since 2011", "Director, Princeton University Varsity Club, since 2010", "B.A. from Princeton University", "Extensive management, marketing, brand communication, and human capital experience", "Active with prominent charities"] | ["Compensation and Human Capital", "Corporate Governance and Nominating", "Finance and Investments", "Executive"] | 2026 |
| TERRENCE W. CAVANAUGH | Director; Chairperson | 72 | ["Founding partner, Accretive Consulting LLC (since 2017)", "President and Chief Executive Officer, Erie Indemnity Company (2008 to 2016)", "Chief Operating Officer of Chubb Surety & Trade Credit, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (2002 to 2007)", "Chief Marketing Officer, Chubb Group (1998 to 2001)", "Various underwriting and field management roles (1975 to 1997)", "Director, Highmark Health (since 2013)", "Board of Commissioners, Naples Airport Authority (since 2022)", "Director, Property Casualty Insurance Association (2008 to 2017)", "Trustee, The Institutes (2010 to 2016)", "Director, Insurance Information Institute (2011 to 2016)", "University of Notre Dame (B.B.A.)", "Harvard Business School (Program for Management Development)"] | ["Audit", "Risk", "Executive"] | 2026 |
| THOMAS A. MCCARTHY | Director; Chairperson | 69 | ["Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cigna, 2013 to 2017", "Director, Avenue of the Arts, since 2022", "Trustee, American University of Rome, since 2018", "Director, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery & Delaware Counties, 2017 to 2024", "B.S. from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania", "M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University", "NACD Directorship Certified\u00ae", "Over 30 years with Cigna, expertise in strategy, corporate development, mergers, acquisitions, corporate finance, and risk management"] | ["Finance and Investments", "Audit", "Executive"] | 2026 |
