Safety Insurance Group, Inc. announced William J. Begley, Jr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, communicated his intention to retire, effective March 1, 2020. Mr. Begley has been employed by the Registrant's insurance subsidiaries for over 34 years. The company announced that Christopher T. Whitford, 37, was appointed the Company's Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective March 2, 2020.

Mr. Whitford, a Certified Public Accountant, has held the Controller position with the Company since 2012 and began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2005. Mr. Whitford and the Company will execute a one year employment contract to reflect this appointment.