UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 2005 Selective Insurance Group, Inc. ------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 0-8641 22-2168890 ---------- ------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 40 Wantage Avenue, Branchville, New Jersey 07890 ------------------------------------------ ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 948-3000 n/a ------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 1, 2005, Selective Insurance Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing the results for the fourth quarter 2004 and for year ended December 31, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 to this Report on Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Selective Insurance Group, Inc. dated February 1, 2005. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC. (Registrant) Date: February 1, 2005 By: /s/ Michele N. Schumacher ------------------------------------------ Name: Michele N. Schumacher, Esq. Title: Vice President, Corporate Secretary & Corporate Governance Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 1, 2005.