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Learn moreUFG appoints David Birnbaum as VP, technology operations
UFG Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of David Birnbaum as vice president of technology operations, effective August 19, 2024. In this role, he will be responsible for the strategic direction of the technology operations team at UFG, reporting directly to Senior VP and Chief Administrative Officer Lindsay Lovvorn.
Birnbaum is a senior technology leader with over 20 years of experience. Prior to joining UFG, he served as chief information officer at a growing telecommunications provider that serves Eastern Iowa. He also held the position of chief technology officer for an information technology company based in New York City.
“David is a highly regarded leader with demonstrated success in developing, implementing and supporting complex infrastructure and technical solutions across diverse industry sectors,” said Lovvorn. “His broad technology background and deep leadership expertise will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to grow and evolve.”
Birnbaum holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and chemistry from New Mexico State University.
###About UFG
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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