BRANCHVILLE, N.J., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance
Company of America, a subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SIGI), has announced the winners of its #thinkBIG Small
Business Video Contest. The $5,000
first place prize was awarded to Kamp Weddings of Sparta, NJ, a small business that specializes
in wedding photography and videography, as well as photo booth
rentals. Tru-B-Loons Event and Party Décor of Germantown, MD, which specializes in balloon
décor for all occasions, won the 2nd place prize of
$2,500 and Bike Elf of Townsend, TN, an organization that collects
donated bikes, fixes them and then awards the bikes to children who
earn them through incentive-based academic programs, received the
3rd place prize of $1,000.
Selective is a leading insurer for small businesses and hosted
the #thinkBIG video contest to shine a spotlight on this vital
sector of our economy. Entrepreneurs from every industry across the
country were invited to share their story about why their small
business is a big deal in a 60-second or less video. The three
winners, as well as the nearly 85 video submissions, creatively
told their stories while showcasing their business to consumers
everywhere.
"There is nothing small about small business – small business is
a BIG DEAL. That is especially true to the men, women and families
who run them, to the consumers who rely upon them and to Selective
who partners with small businesses to ensure they have risk
solutions for their unique insurance needs," said Rohit Mull, Senior Vice President, Chief
Marketing Officer. "Viewing all the videos submitted to our
#thinkBIG small business video contest exemplifies the fact that we
have a rich and vibrant small business marketplace in the U.S. and
that it is led by dedicated leaders and innovators!"
More than 59,000 online votes were cast in the #thinkBIG Small
Business Video Contest. The Top 10 videos were chosen during a
public online vote, while the Top 3 were chosen by industry
professionals and Selective employees, which includes a team of
dedicated small business insurance professionals. The Top 3 videos,
as well as all the contest entries, can be viewed on Selective's
#thinkBIG website.
Selective offers a breadth of coverage options to small business
owners to give them peace of mind and protect their assets.
Selective exclusively provides its property-casualty insurance
products for small businesses through independent agency partners,
who create the right combination of coverages fitted for a business
owner's specific needs. To learn more, visit Selective.com.
At Selective, small business is a BIG DEAL.
About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for 10
property and casualty insurance companies rated "A" (Excellent) by
A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies
offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal
risks, and flood insurance underwritten by the National Flood
Insurance Program.
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SOURCE Selective Insurance Group, Inc.