Chief of Staff

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

The Chief of Staff is a strategic partner and trusted advisor who amplifies the CEO’s effectiveness by managing priorities, coordinating with senior leaders, and driving key initiatives from inception to completion. Working closely with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief of Staff ensures the organization operates with strategic focus, alignment, and discipline, advancing enterprise priorities and enabling high-impact decision-making.

Key responsibilities include serving as a liaison between departments, overseeing projects, streamlining operations, and monitoring progress to provide actionable insights. The Chief of Staff will prepare materials for meetings and ensures these sessions are focused and productive, supporting the achievement of organizational goals with efficiency and clarity. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

This position will be located in our future Short Hills, N.J. location. Until the new Short Hills headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be required to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during the interim.

• Partner with the CEO to define, prioritize, and execute strategic business initiatives that align with the Company's long-term goals. Works with the CEO and senior leaders to develop success metrics, establish tracking mechanisms, and report progress. Responsible for driving key business initiatives and maximizing organizational impact.
• Filter and prioritize information and requests to ensure the CEO’s time is focused on high-impact activities. Acts as a gatekeeper, deciding which requests or issues warrant escalation or immediate action. Keeps a pulse on the business and captures and tracks key takeaways for the CEO.
• Act as a trusted sounding board and representative for the CEO with senior leaders, advancing the CEO’s agenda and leading significant projects. Ensures ELT commitments are met by coordinating follow-ups for post-ELT meeting actions, including capturing and tracking next steps, ensuring timely completion, and advancing decisions.
• Attend meetings alongside the CEO or represent them when needed, ensuring that agendas focus on strategy and high-impact discussions that advance Selective’s priorities. Oversee and structure quarterly processes, collaborating with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Prepare comprehensive meeting materials and ensure sessions are productive and outcome driven. Act as a proactive resource for ELT members and their teams, enabling them to be fully prepared and maximize the value of every meeting.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the CEO and the organization, drafting internal communications, reports, and presentations to facilitate effective communication. Ensures alignment across systems and frameworks that support strategic planning and operational efficiency. Ensures strategic discussions on organizational priorities include aligned action plans that are cascaded throughout the organization.
• Build trust with senior leaders and act as a thought leader on strategic issues that affect the enterprise. Proactively identify and surface issues for ELT discussion and CEO attention.
• Oversee and…