2020

Released on: Nov 5, 2020, 14:00 PM

UFG Insurance is proud to announce that it has named Dave Lavallee as UFG Surety Branch Manager of the New England surety branch.

Mr. Lavallee is well known in the northeast serving as surety branch manager for Tokio Marine HCC for the last 12 years. Lavallee has experience in both managing and growing a new branch.  Prior to that he was a regional bond manager in the New England area with Main Street America Group. 

“This is an exciting time for UFG Surety, and we’re happy to have Dave join us,” said Vice President and Director of Surety Dennis Richmann. “Dave is an experienced leader who we can count on to grow our geographic footprint. We’re excited for continued growth with another great add to an already strong team.”

“While I’ve only been with UFG for a brief period, I firmly believe in our vision and it’s been great to work with such a knowledgeable, driven team,” Lavallee said.

As Surety Branch Manager, Lavallee will oversee the New England territory, which includes New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and New York. 

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About UFG

Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG, Nasdaq: UFCS), through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. 

Through our subsidiaries, we are licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 48 states, plus the District of Columbia, and we are represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of “A” (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

For more information about UFG visit www.ufginsurance.com.