Service Will Remove Personally Identifiable Information from Eligible Private Passenger Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks Following a Total Loss

BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of October's designation as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Selective Insurance today announced that it will remove personally identifiable information from eligible private passenger vehicles and light duty trucks after they're declared a total loss. This new solution deletes sensitive electronic data, such as GPS addresses, phone contacts, telematics, garage and gate opening capabilities, and other personally identifiable information. Personal and business vehicles that are model year 2012 or newer are eligible for this service.

"Technologically-advanced vehicles store a significant amount of personal data, especially in the infotainment and navigation systems," said Jim McKeown, Vice President, Mobility and Customer Experience, Selective Insurance. "Deleting personally identifiable information after a total vehicle loss prevents it from ending up in the wrong hands. It protects our customers so they can focus on restoring their lives. This service is another way our customers can Be Uniquely Insured^® with Selective."

Following a total loss of an eligible insured vehicle, customers can access the vehicle data removal report through their claim file, ensuring peace of mind through proven privacy protection. To learn more about this service, visit https://www.selective.com/info-center/value-added-services/vehicle-privacy-protection-solution.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. 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 the Fortune 1000 and being certified as a Great Place to Work^® in 2022 for the third consecutive year. For more information about Selective, visit www.Selective.com.

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