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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Selective, we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Practice

By embracing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek to:

  • Increase diversity at all levels in our organization through recruitment, hiring, retention, development and promotion practices that help us better reflect our customers and communities and serve their needs more effectively;
  • Create an environment where employees can confidently bring their authentic selves to work, share their unique ideas, and contribute to Selective’s success;
  • Identify and address any conscious and unconscious workplace biases;
  • Actively seek out different perspectives, and listen to and value ideas from all levels of our organization; 
  • Continue to provide fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all employees, while identifying and eliminating barriers that prevent the full participation of any employee group; and
  • Challenge ourselves to engage in courageous conversations, listen to and understand unique and diverse perspectives, and be allies for our fellow employees.

Note: Our DE&I statement applies to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation or preference, national origin, military/ veteran status, family/ marital status, medical/ genetic status, and any other status protected by law. 

Building Connections

Selective's affinity and employee resource groups serve as forums for employees to build connection and belonging, promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, and different points of view and experiences.

The VALUE OF INCLUSION

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top and is woven into key components of our operating plan. Selective’s core Value of Inclusion demonstrates our commitment to:

  • Respecting and valuing the unique opinions, beliefs and abilities of individuals from all backgrounds and orientations;
  • Creating an inclusive culture where employees thrive individually and bring out the best in each other through creativity and innovation
  • Seeking to include diverse perspectives and ideas in all we do, enabling us to better serve the unique needs of our agents and customers.

Always Moving Forward

The ideals of diversity and inclusion are embedded deeply in the Selective culture, and guide each of our actions. We strongly believe that the difference in perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are what make us all as individuals truly unique. By committing ourselves fully to a diverse and inclusive workforce, we can bring on positive organizational change that fosters innovation, inspiration, and a strong sense of community.

To learn more about our unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage you to refer to links below.