Released on: Feb 22, 2016, 08:00 AM

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa –Regional Office Branch Manager Jeremy Bahl was appointed vice president of UFG by the board of directors at their scheduled meeting on February 19, 2016.

"We’re pleased with the direction and achievement of our Denver office," said President and CEO Randy Ramlo. "We look forward to continued growth in this important geographic region." Bahl has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, including experience in accounting and management positions. He started at UFG in June 2000.

About United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG)

Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG), through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and life insurance, as well as selling annuities. UFG is licensed in 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, and is represented by 1,200 independent agencies. The UFG pool is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. A subsidiary, United Life Insurance Company, is licensed in 37 states, and is represented by approximately 1,200 independent life agencies. Both entities are headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. UFCS shares trade on the NASDAQ global select stock market (NASDAQ OMX/GS: UFCS). For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com.