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Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort and The Selective Group Foundation, the foundation of Selective Insurance Group, Inc., joined forces to support the positive efforts of Beaufort Academy through a $1,000 grant.<!--more-->

The grant represents a $500 donation from Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort matched by a $500 grant from The Selective Group Foundation.

“The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve,” said Tony Albanese, the Senior Vice President, Bonds and Agency Development for Selective.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for seven property and casualty insurance companies rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer primary and alternative market insurance for commercial and personal risks, and flood insurance underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program. Selective maintains a website at www.selective.com.

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