Selective Insurance CIO Joseph Eppers to retire June 2; Vaibhav Kalia named interim
Selective Insurance said Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Joseph O. Eppers will retire effective June 2, 2026, to pursue other career opportunities, and that his decision did not involve any disagreement with the company. Vaibhav Kalia, currently Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income, will serve as Interim Chief Investment Officer starting that date. The filing does not name a permanent successor, and it reports no financial results.
Key points
- Joseph O. Eppers notified the company on May 11, 2026, of his intent to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
- Retirement is effective June 2, 2026, and the filing says it is not due to any disagreement on strategies, operations, policies or practices
- Vaibhav Kalia, who joined the company in 2014, will serve as Interim Chief Investment Officer beginning June 2, 2026
- The filing does not name a permanent Chief Investment Officer
The filing
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