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) October 31, 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 8.01. Other Events. On October 31, 2005, Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company is proposing to raise $100 million of gross proceeds through an offering of senior notes due 2035, subject to market conditions. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. On October 31, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the pricing of an offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2035. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 31, 2005. 99.2 Press Release dated October 31, 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: October 31, 2005 By: /s/ Michael H. Lanza -------------------- Name: Michael H. Lanza, Esq. Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 31, 2005. 99.2 Press Release dated October 31, 2005.