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UFG appoints Gary Clevenger VP of risk control

Released on: Apr 15, 2024, 09:00 AM
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — April 15, 2024

UFG Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Clevenger as vice president of risk control, effective April 15, 2024. In this role, Clevenger will oversee the company’s risk control functions, developing and executing strategies to mitigate underwriting risk in support of UFG’s business goals. He will report to UFG Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Julie Stephenson.

Man smiling with building in background.“Gary is a seasoned insurance executive who brings over 20 years of risk control expertise to the role,” said Stephenson. “His vast experience in driving industry segment and line of business specialization as well as building high-performing teams makes him uniquely qualified to lead risk control at UFG. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance our risk control services to meet the evolving needs of our agents and policyholders.” 

He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Missouri Western State University and a master’s degree in safety management from the University of Central Missouri. His professional designations include: Certified Safety Professional, Recognized Risk Engineer, Construction Risk Insurance Specialist. He also serves on the board of directors for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). 

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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 50 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.

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