BRANCHVILLE, N.J., January 27, 2022 - Selective Insurance received a score of 80 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Selective is among 1,271 major U.S. businesses featured in the 2022 CEI based on an in-depth analysis of workplace policies and practices for LGBTQ+ employees.

"At Selective, we employ uniqueness and empower all employees to be their true, authentic selves at work every day. Our team is strongest when everyone is comfortable and confident to fully express themselves and contribute their unique ideas, perspectives, and experiences," said Cyndi Bennett, Selective Insurance, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. "We are honored to be recognized by the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for our continued efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture."

"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign, Senior Vice President of Programs, Research and Training. "We are proud that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers everywhere."

The results of the 2022 CEI showcase how 1,271 U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., and for the 56% of CEI-rated companies with global operations, helping advance the cause of LGBTQ+ inclusion in workplaces abroad. The CEI rates employers who provide these crucial protections to over 20 million U.S. workers and an additional 18 million workers outside of the U.S on four central pillars:

• Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
• Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
• Support for an inclusive culture; and
• Corporate social responsibility.

Companies rated in the CEI include Fortune magazine's 500 largest publicly traded businesses, American Lawyer magazine's top 200 revenue-grossing law firms (AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to large-sized businesses.

The full report is available online at: www.hrc.org/cei.

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 and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including the Fortune 1000 and being named a Great Place to Work^® in 2021. For more information about Selective, visit www.Selective.com.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public's understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S. and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of our work.

 

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