UFG Insurance Careers, Benefits, Review

Our culture of inclusion and empowerment

UFG Insurance understands that our people are our most valuable asset. They’re at the core of our values because leveraging strengths and appreciating unique differences allows us to achieve greater success. 

Championing diversity, equity and inclusion through shared awareness and a commitment to these principles fosters our culture of respect and belonging. It also ensures equal opportunity for all our employees to grow, engage and contribute fully as valued members of UFG.

We strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment where all genders, races and experiences are welcomed, and it’s not just something we do, it’s who we are. Here are a few examples of our culture focused on inclusion and empowerment:

• 304 employee resource group (ERG) members engaged in the EPIC women’s forum, multicultural and employee well-being ERGs.*
• 45% of leadership positions are held by women.*
• 550 DE&I awareness sessions delivered in a six-month period.*

Interested in working for a company who encourages you to bring your authentic, whole self to work? Here we are. 

*Metrics as of December 31, 2021.

Integrity in every action we take
At UFG, we owe our every success to our talented employees who consistently bring our vision, mission and values to life through their daily interactions. It’s what makes insurance a people business. 

Our vision is to always deliver on our promises
Like the north star, this vision guides us toward shared greatness today and inspires us to be even better tomorrow. 

Our mission is to work together as one to achieve superior operational and financial performance, always striving to deliver on our promises
These include success to employees, protection to policyholders, opportunity to agents, value to shareholders and support to our communities. 

Our core values build the foundation upon which UFG proudly stands 
When each moral comes together, the SPIRIT of UFG comes shining through. 

• Service that exceeds expectations.
• Partnerships that are mutually beneficial.
• Innovation of our products and services.
• Respect for one another.
• Integrity in every action we take.
• Trust at the heart of every promise.

Our ongoing commitment to gold-standard service to agents, policyholders, claimants and one another is why we’re known in the industry as a company people can trust. When it comes to a positive and fulfilling culture, UFG exceeds expectations. 

A promise of success
The UFG workforce includes over 1,100 employees — working in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (headquarters); Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Princeton, New Jersey; Phoenix, Arizona; and Sacramento, California — delivering insurance protection and service to our thousands of policyholders in every region of the U.S.

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received in the insurance industry, establishing ourselves as the clear company of choice for our agents, policyholders and employees. These awards reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering on our vision, mission and values in all we do.

UFG promises each employee success and we deliver on that promise through an inclusive workplace where your ideas are welcome, your goals are supported and your career potential is limitless. We’ll invest in your future — literally — helping bolster your growth.

We have many career opportunities to explore — not just insurance — such as job tracks in IT, marketing, finance, analytics, HR and more. 

Explore our opportunities today and see how we can deliver a promise of success for you. 

We take care of our people
Joining UFG means doing your best work while living our best life. Our competitive benefits program offers the work-life balance, financial security, health and happiness and a fulfilling career you need to do just that.

When you join UFG Insurance, you’ll do the best work of your life while living your best life. We offer a competitive benefits program so you can have work-life balance, financial security, health and happiness and a fulfilling career. Insurance gives peace of mind to our policyholders the same way our benefits package provides comfort for our employees.

Our benefits program includes options such as:

• Flexible, hybrid or remote work arrangements.
• Generous paid time off, including 11 company holidays.
• Community service hours.
• Parental leave.
• Group medical, dental, life and disability.
• Wellness rewards system and corporate wellness manager.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Pension plan (fully funded by UFG).
• Annual employee bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mentoring program for employees and leaders.
• Much more!

Preparing you for whatever comes next
The internship program at UFG offers select college students the chance to develop a greater understanding of the insurance industry. You’ll apply your new skills daily and discover real-world opportunities to make a positive impact.

Along the way, you’ll be supported by the entire UFG team. You’ll find understanding, inspiration and empowerment within a culture focused on helping people find success — no matter what the definition is for them. We can serve as a conduit to your goals and open doors to opportunities for the experience you need to build a solid foundation upon which to launch your career. 

Anchored by paths to success
Through more than 75 years in business, woven into our cultural fabric has been a simple but steadfast idea: the insurance business is a people business. At UFG, understand that our most important asset is our people, and we spend our days carrying out a mission-driven purpose.

We’re motivated by our desire to do business the right way and treat one another the right way. We have cultivated a diverse and inclusive team who bring their expertise, perspective and voice to our nationwide table.

Our passionate employees embrace our vision, mission and values — regarded as a source of inspiration, pride and unification — a guide to support them while navigating interactions. This is one reason UFG remains committed to equipping employees with the tools and resources needed to be their personal best. 

UFG offers opportunities to define, cultivate and power your path to career success.