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.
Discover our cornerstones
Corporate responsibility
At UFG, our purpose is rooted in deeper responsibilities than ink reflects on paper. The promises we strive to keep in the business world parallel those we pledge to our communities, employees and environment.
DE&I
We aim to foster a culture of belonging, where everyone is welcome, respected and appreciated. That commitment is reinforced through a variety of DE&I initiatives.
UFG Foundation
The private foundation of UFG Insurance has put profits to work for a higher purpose since 1999, building upon our mission’s promise of community support.
Vision, mission, values
At our fundamental core is a vision that inspires us, a mission that motivates us and a strong set of values that defines us.Go Beyond award
Each year, UFG proudly celebrates an employee and agency partner who goes above and beyond in community service.
Casey Prince
Craig Schroeder
UFG Insurance Blog
Our insurance blog holds a wealth of demystifying articles from respected industry leaders at UFG. With a broad range of business topics, there’s an ah-ha moment for everyone in the blog library.
UFG news
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UFG appoints Joe Mischik as VP of financial planning and analysis
UFG Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Mischik as vice president of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Eric Martin. In this role, Mischik will be responsible for overseeing internal management reporting, expense and premium reporting, as well as budgeting and forecasting.
Mischik joined UFG in 2024, serving as director of expense management and reporting prior to this appointment. He has nearly 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis at large property-and-casualty insurance companies. “Since joining UFG late last year, Joe has added tremendous value to our corporate finance team and processes,” said Martin. “I am very confident that Joe will thrive in his new role as we continue to strengthen our company’s financial planning and analysis function for long-term success.”
Mischik graduated from Ohio State University Fisher College of Business with a bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA). He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.
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About UFG
Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. AM Best assigns a rating of "A-" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com.
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Media inquiries: news@unitedfiregroup.com