Selective Appoints George Dufala, Jr. as Executive Vice President
January 03 2018 - 3:38PM
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGI) today announced that
George (Chip) Dufala, Jr. has been appointed Executive Vice
President, Insurance Operations of Selective Insurance Company of
America, Selective’s lead property and casualty insurance
subsidiary. He will report to John Marchioni, Selective's President
and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mr. Dufala will lead
Selective’s standard commercial and personal lines underwriting
operations, including regional operations, distribution strategies,
marketing, and customer experience.
“We are delighted to welcome Chip to Selective and our senior
leadership team,” said Mr. Marchioni. “Chip is an accomplished
executive whose leadership experience and deep industry knowledge
will be valuable assets as we continue our disciplined, profitable
growth. He will play a significant role in driving our state
expansion efforts, enhancing relationships with our distribution
partners, and delivering superior service to our customers,” Mr.
Marchioni continued.
Mr. Dufala said, “This is an exciting time to join Selective as
it continues to outperform the industry. I look forward to helping
Selective capitalize on its significant market opportunities and
advancing its corporate strategies.”
Mr. Dufala brings nearly 25 years of insurance industry
experience to Selective. Most recently, he served as President,
Property & Casualty Division at Kemper Corporation. Previously,
he spent more than two decades at Erie Insurance Group, where he
held roles of increasing seniority, ultimately as Executive Vice
President. Mr. Dufala earned a bachelor’s degree in Political
Science and Economics from Thiel College in Pennsylvania, and holds
the following credentials: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
(CPCU), Associate in Customer Service (ACS), Associate in Claims
(AIC), Associate in Insurance Services (AIS), Associate in Personal
Insurance (API), and Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA).
Chip is a member of the Board of Directors for the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety and The Institutes.
About SelectiveSelective Insurance Group, Inc.
is a holding company for ten 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. Selective
maintains a website at www.Selective.com.
Media Contact:
Jamie Beal
973-948-1234
Jamie.Beal@Selective.com
Investor Relations Contact
Rohan Pai
973-948-1364
Rohan.Pai@Selective.com
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