About UFG
Trusted insurance solutions since 1946
UFG Insurance was founded on a belief that the insurance business is a people business — a principle that still anchors us today.
With a geographic presence from coast to coast, UFG is here for you with deep underwriting expertise and specialized capabilities to meet the evolving needs of business owners. Underpinning our commitment to customers is a dedication to service that exceeds expectations and an emphasis on personal relationships that can be hard to find in today’s fast-paced world.
We’re proud to provide insurance solutions from UFG headquarters in Iowa and office locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey and Texas. Our products are available exclusively through a select group of approximately 1,000 independent insurance agents and brokers across the United States. Learn about our legacy.
Turn to UFG for:
- Commercial insurance in 32 states through business units of:
- Middle market
- Construction
- Small business
- Excess and surplus lines and surety bonds in 50 states plus Washington D.C. through business units of:
- UFG Specialty
- UFG Surety
- Reinsurance that spans the globe through the alternative distribution unit
UFG welcomes independent insurance agents to explore a rewarding partnership with us.
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Workers compensation available from UFG in 29 states
UFG Insurance now offers work comp in all possible states where the P&C carrier currently writes commercial insurance policies.
That means its agents and policyholders across a total of 29 states can explore adding workers comp to their trusted UFG coverages, creating a convenient one-carrier stop for even more business insurance needs.
Senior VP of Field Operations Jeremy Bahl explained, “Having workers compensation available for small business, construction and middle market business reinforces UFG’s desire to be a total account solution for customers.”
UFG proudly offers its comprehensive workers comp capabilities as an addition to policies in these states:
| Alabama. | Missouri. |
| Arizona. | Montana. |
| Arkansas. | Nebraska. |
| California. | Nevada. |
| Colorado. | New Jersey. |
| Florida. | New Mexico. |
| Idaho. | Oklahoma. |
| Iowa. | Oregon. |
| Illinois. | Pennsylvania. |
| Indiana. | South Dakota. |
| Kansas. | Tennessee. |
| Kentucky. | Texas. |
| Louisiana. | Utah. |
| Minnesota. | Wisconsin. |
| Mississippi. |
We know one reason many of our independent agents and their customers choose UFG is the high value we place on the person-centered side of the insurance business,” stated Kelly Goins, UFG’s workers compensation line of business leader. “When it comes to a coverage like work comp that’s meant for lives and livelihoods, a personal approach like ours, dedicated expertise and the convenience of having one carrier to turn to for all commercial insurance needs are qualities that matter.”
“We want our agents and policyholders to ‘think UFG’ when it comes to their workers comp coverage — it’s as simple as that,” Goins continued. “If you’re thinking of us for an insurance quote, give us an opportunity to review your workers compensation needs as well.”
Agents currently writing business with UFG, speak with your underwriter about adding the work comp line of business to new or existing accounts. Agents who would like to explore a partnership with UFG are welcome. Policyholders, talk with a UFG agent about your work comp needs today.