About UFG
Trusted insurance solutions since 1946
UFG Insurance was founded on a belief that the insurance business is a people business — a principle that still anchors us today.
With a geographic presence from coast to coast, UFG is here for you with deep underwriting expertise and specialized capabilities to meet the evolving needs of business owners. Underpinning our commitment to customers is a dedication to service that exceeds expectations and an emphasis on personal relationships that can be hard to find in today’s fast-paced world.
We’re proud to provide insurance solutions from UFG headquarters in Iowa and office locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey and Texas. Our products are available exclusively through a select group of approximately 850 independent insurance agencies and brokers across the United States. Learn about our legacy.
Turn to UFG for:
- Commercial insurance in 32 states through business units of:
- Middle market
- Construction
- Small business
- Excess and surplus lines and surety bonds in 50 states plus Washington D.C. through business units of:
- UFG Specialty
- UFG Surety
- Reinsurance that spans the globe through the alternative distribution unit
UFG welcomes independent insurance agents to explore a rewarding partnership with us.
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Corporate responsibility
At UFG, our purpose is rooted in deeper responsibilities than ink reflects on paper. The promises we strive to keep in the business world parallel those we pledge to our communities, employees and environment.
DE&I
We aim to foster a culture of belonging, where everyone is welcome, respected and appreciated. That commitment is reinforced through a variety of DE&I initiatives.
UFG Foundation
The private foundation of UFG Insurance has put profits to work for a higher purpose since 1999, building upon our mission’s promise of community support.
Vision, mission, values
At our fundamental core is a vision that inspires us, a mission that motivates us and a strong set of values that defines us.Go Beyond award
Each year, UFG proudly celebrates an employee and agency partner who goes above and beyond in community service.
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UFG Foundation grants $442,000 to 23 nonprofits in four states
The UFG Foundation has awarded $442,000 in grants to 23 nonprofits during its midyear funding cycle. In addition to Iowa, these gifts support organizations in Colorado, New Jersey and Texas, where Cedar Rapids-headquartered property and casualty insurance carrier UFG Insurance also has offices.
“Expanding the footprint of our charitable giving is deeply meaningful,” said UFG AVP, Marketing Communications Manager Casey Prince, also a foundation representative. “From coast to coast, our employees and agent partners dedicate their personal time and treasure to nonprofit work that’s making a tangible difference in their communities. UFG Foundation grants aim to amplify the importance of giving back.”
Organizations that received funding for various programs or operations include:
- African American Museum of Iowa
- American Heart Association
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
- Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale
- Cedar Valley Humane Society
- Eastern Iowa Health Center
- Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
- Iowa Valley RC&D
- Kirkwood Community College
- Leaders, Believers, Achievers (LBA) Foundation
- Lone Tree Arts Center Fund - Colorado
- Mount Mercy University
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
- New Jersey Agricultural Society
- North Liberty Community Pantry
- Patrons of the Performing Arts
- Space Center Houston
- The Catherine McAuley Center
- The Company Onstage, Inc. - Texas
- United Way of East Central Iowa
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- University of Northern Iowa Foundation
- YPN
Included in the total is a $210,000 gift to the United Way of East Central Iowa — a decades-old tradition honoring the generosity of UFG employees during United Way’s annual campaign. Historically, this is the foundation’s largest single gift of the year.
“We often say we owe every success to our people,” Prince said. “The UFG Foundation’s annual gift to United Way of East Central Iowa is our way of echoing our employees’ commitment to community shown through Day of Caring events, annual fundraising campaigns and volunteerism. As UFG celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, this year’s gift feels especially poignant as we honor the people — past and present — who represent the legacy of our mission that proudly includes community support.”
UFG Foundation grant cycles occur three times per year and are open to qualifying, established 501(c)(3) organizations. The second application window of 2026 is open through Aug. 30. Learn more about UFG Foundation grant qualifications or apply online at ufginsurance.com/foundation.
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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 all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 850 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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