UFG News

Released on: Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — September 25, 2025

UFG Insurance is pleased to announce that Amber Thomas has been appointed vice president (VP) of internal audit, effective September 24, 2025. In this role, Thomas will be responsible for leading the company’s internal audit function to drive strong risk management and governance, collaborating closely with the audit committee of the UFG board of directors. 

Thomas joins UFG with over 13 years of internal audit, financial reporting and public accounting experience, most recently serving as controller and deputy chief accounting officer for an insurance company based in Des Moines. Other positions she has held include VP, chief audit executive and VP, internal controls. 

“We are excited to welcome Amber to our team and confident in her ability to successfully lead our internal audit function,” said UFG Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer Eric Martin. “Her extensive experience, deep technical expertise and strong analytical skills make her ideally suited for this key role.”

Thomas holds both a bachelor’s degree and MBA from Drake University and is a Certified Public Accountant. 

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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