Branchville-based Selective Insurance Group, Inc., on Wednesday announced the planned retirement of Vincent Senia, executive vice president and chief actuary, effective January 2026. Senia has been a vital part of the company’s leadership since joining in 2010 and has held the chief actuary position since 2017.
During his tenure, Senia was instrumental in developing and shaping Selective’s key financial strategies, including actuarial reserving, pricing, and planning, while also advancing the company’s data analytics capabilities.
“Working alongside such talented individuals at Selective has been an incredible journey. I am proud of all we have accomplished together,” Senia said. “As I transition into retirement, I am confident that Selective will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
John J. Marchioni, Chairman, President, and CEO of Selective, expressed gratitude for Senia’s contributions: “Vin is leaving a lasting legacy at Selective. His insights and leadership have been deeply valued, and we wish him all the best in his exciting next chapter.”
Selective also announced that Nathan Rugge will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary upon Mr. Senia’s retirement.
Mr. Rugge, currently Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Actuary, Reserving, joined Selective in 2009. He has played a crucial role in the company’s pricing and reserving strategies throughout his career, holding various Actuarial roles of increasing responsibility.
Rugge holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and Finance from Rider University and a master’s degree in Analytics from Georgia Tech. Like Senia, he is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
