UFG Insurance is pleased to announce that Nathan Root has been appointed vice president (VP), underwriting enablement, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible for underwriting process and workflow efficiency, expanding technical expertise and enhancing the product set to support profitable growth.

“Nate brings tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge across product management, underwriting transformation and the establishment of shared service models,” said UFG Senior VP and Chief Underwriting Officer Kelly Walsh. “I’m confident that his expertise and prior leadership experience at national carriers and consulting organizations will help drive our underwriting transformation forward at UFG.”

Root has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including serving as head of project management for a leading multi-line insurer before joining UFG. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in mathematics.

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 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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