Middletown RI,  08/06/10 - Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance and The Selective Group Foundation, the foundation of Selective Group, Inc.,  joined forces to support the positive efforts of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation through a $1,000.00 grant.   "The Gloria Gemma Foundation raises awareness of this disease and provides education and support", said David Andrade, President of CRV Insurance.  "We particularly appreciate that all proceeds remain in our local communities."    The grant represents a $500.00 donation from CRV Insurance matched by a $500.00 grant from The Selective Group Foundation.   "The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities in which we serve and operate," said Tony Albanese, Senior Vice President, Bond and Agency Development.   Carey, Richmond & Viking is one of the leading independent insurance agencies in southern New England.  The agency provides personal and commercial insurance and represents more than 30 top-rated carriers.   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.