UFG News

Released on: Aug 28, 2025, 13:00 PM

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — August 28, 2025

UFG Insurance is pleased to announce that Kevin Melaniphy has been appointed vice president, regional manager of its Great Lakes region. In this role, Melaniphy will be responsible for developing and executing underwriting strategy to drive profitable growth across a six-state territory of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, fostering strong agency relationships.

“Kevin has a proven track record of excellence and I’m confident that his broad industry experience, deep underwriting expertise and ability to foster strong relationships will translate into continued success for our Great Lakes region,” said UFG Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Julie Stephenson. “He is excited to step into this new leadership position within our company and committed to supporting the business needs of our valued agents throughout the Great Lakes region.”

Melaniphy has been a member of UFG since 2024, serving as assistant vice president and branch leader in the company’s Western region prior to this appointment. He has over nine years of insurance industry experience, holding various underwriting roles of increasing responsibility at a large national carrier. 

He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and insurance from Illinois State University. 

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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