UFG News

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — March 25, 2025 — UFG Insurance is pleased to announce seven new officer appointments, including vice presidents and assistant vice presidents.

“Today, I am proud to formally recognize the talent, commitment and drive of our newly appointed company officers,” said UFG President and CEO Kevin Leidwinger. “These individuals have a prominent role in carrying out our business strategies and accelerating our company forward. We thank them for their numerous contributions to UFG’s success.”

Vice presidents
These employees have been promoted to vice president: 

		Brianne Cummins, Small Business Sales & Distribution
		Kim Howard, Casualty Line of Business Leader
		Margie Meier, Deputy General Counsel
		Ryan White, Ceded Reinsurance

Assistant vice presidents
These employees have been promoted to assistant vice president: 

		Jarod Ernst, Data Analytics
		Mary Lou Hutson, Major Case Specialization Leader
		PJ Painter, Corporate Counsel

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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. A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of “A-” (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit ufginsurance.com.

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