History
More than historical milestones
Responsive service is built into the legacy of UFG — a legacy that began on January 2, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when businessman Scott McIntrye Sr. began writing auto and liability lines at his newly formed United Casualty Company.
As years rolled by, stories unfolded of small insurance companies merging and working together, of expanding into new territories and acquiring more business and — through it all — doing business the right way and treating people the right way. Because that’s the way we do things at UFG, then and now.
Memorable moments in UFG history
1946: United Casualty Company incorporated
1950: "Fire" is added to our name, becoming United Fire & Casualty Company
1952: Began writing surety bonds
1962: United Life Insurance Company launched
1963: UFG's recognizable interlocking U became part of its logo design
1964: Office moved into downtown Cedar Rapids
2005: Hurricane Katrina devastated the South
2008: Cedar Rapids endured an epic 500-year flood, submerging headquarters in 8 feet of water
2014: Began writing excess and surplus lines; rebrand to UFG Insurance took place
2015: Revenue reached above $1 billion for the first time in company history
2020: A derecho windstorm devastated the city of Cedar Rapids
2024: UFG Foundation marked 25 years of giving back to communities
UFG mergers and acquisitions through the years
1959: Central States Mutual Insurance Company
1962: Herman Mutual Insurance Company
1979: Lafayette Insurance Company
1981: Protective Fire & Casualty Company
1990: State Auto and Casualty Underwriters, Inc./Addison Farmers Insurance Company
1999: American Indemnity Financial Corporation
2011: Mercer Insurance Group, Inc./Financial Pacific
2017: Sale of United Life Insurance Company announced
2017: Renewal rights agreement placed for personal lines
Notable stock events
1968: Paid a quarterly cash dividend for the first time
1971: First public stock offering
1986: Stock became listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market
2016: CEO rang opening bell to celebrate 30 years on the Nasdaq
Passing the leadership torch
1946: Scott McIntrye Sr.
1975: Scott McIntrye Jr.
1991: Gary Huber
1997: John Rife
2007: Randy Ramlo
2022: Kevin Leidwinger