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United Fire & Casualty Company is an Iowa insurance company incorporated in January 1946. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
16
TOTAL
RATINGS
151

United Fire Group Company Culture

United Fire Group Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

United Fire Group CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Randy Ramlo United Fire Group's CEO
Randy Ramlo
76 /100

Diversity at United Fire Group

Women at United Fire Group

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at United Fire Group have rated Meetings, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

United Fire Group eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

19

United Fire Group employees are 19% more likely to recommend United Fire Group as a great place to work

46%Promoters
27%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at United Fire Group

Working at United Fire Group is rated highly by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. United Fire Group employees are most satisfied about Environment, Leadership, and Meetings categories, putting United Fire Group’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Waterloo, IA. See below in detail how working at United Fire Group was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at United Fire Group

A

Overall Company Culture at United Fire Group is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

United Fire Group ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

United Fire Group Employee Reviews

Out of 9 United Fire Group employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping United Fire Group improve their work culture.

89%
11%
Positive Reviews89%
Constructive Feedback11%

Positive Reviews From United Fire Group Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Collaborative, work together as a team, supportive and care for each other
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Our retirement savings plans and non-qualified
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are compassionate and people focused.

Constructive Feedback From United Fire Group Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Yes, feel underpayed relative to the market

United Fire Group Company Information

United Fire Group Company Overview

United Fire & Casualty Company is an Iowa insurance company incorporated in January 1946.

United Fire Group Mission, Vision & Values

United Fire Group Mission & Values

A financially strong—and trustworthy—insurance company UFG is a successful and growing multibillion-dollar-asset insurance company, dedicated to protecting people and earning their trust.

HeadquarterCedar Rapids, IA
United States of America
Websitewww.unitedfiregroup.com
Founding Date1946
Tel319-399-5700
Company StatusPublic
StockUFCS

United Fire Group Competitors

United Fire Group competitors include Monotype. United Fire Group ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how United Fire Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    United Fire Group
    4.5/5
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    Monotype
    3.9/5
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United Fire Group Employees

16 employees at United Fire Group have reviewed United Fire Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 16 United Fire Group employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at United Fire Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at United Fire Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at United Fire Group are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at United Fire Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at United Fire Group believe the environment at United Fire Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at United Fire Group is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at United Fire Group work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at United Fire Group are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining United Fire Group - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Waterloo, IA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Waterloo, IA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

United Fire Group KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of United Fire Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 United Fire Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

United Fire Group CEO & Leadership

United Fire Group CEO - Randy Ramlo

Randy Ramlo United Fire Group's CEO
76 /100

Randy’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Waterloo, IA. United Fire Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Female employees. Compared to United Fire Group’s competitors, Randy Ramlo ranks right below Monotype CEO Scott Landers. Under Ramlo’s leadership, United Fire Group employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Compensation and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where United Fire Group could stand to see real improvement.

United Fire Group Leadership

The United Fire Group Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Randy Ramlo, Senior VP & CFO Dawn Michele Jaffray, and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Neal Scharmer

  • Randy Ramlo  CEO / President

    Randy Ramlo CEO / President

    Randy Ramlo serves as the CEO / President of United Fire Group.

  • Dawn Michele Jaffray Senior VP & CFO

    Ms. Dawn Michele Jaffray became Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Fire Group, Inc. in May... read more

  • Neal Scharmer Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

    Mr. Neal R. Scharmer has been Vice President and General Counsel at United Fire Group, Inc since May 2001. Mr. Scharmer... read more

  • Barrie Ernst Chief Investment Officer and Vice President

    Mr. Barrie W. Ernst has been Chief Investment Officer of United Fire Group, Inc since 2002 and serves as its Vice... read more

  • Michael T. Wilkins Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Michael T. Wilkins, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of United... read more

  • Jolene Grow Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Manager

    Ms. Jolene Grow has been Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Manager, Denver Regional Office of United Fire Group,... read more

  • Brian Frese Chief Technology Officer and Vice President

    Mr. Brian Frese has been the Chief Technology Officer of United Fire Group, Inc since November 23, 2015 and serves as... read more

  • Patrick P. Kane Assistant Vice President and Great Lakes Marketing Manager

    Mr. Patrick P. Kane has been Assistant Vice President and Great Lakes Marketing Manager at United Fire & Casualty... read more

  • David E. Conner Chief Claims Officer and Vice President

    Mr. David E. Conner has been the Chief Claims Officer and Vice President at United Fire Group, Inc (formerly United Fire... read more

United Fire Group Salaries

How much does United Fire Group pay?

How much do people at United Fire Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at United Fire Group is $112,256, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,875, or $55 per hour.

At United Fire Group, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,737 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,643 annually. Average United Fire Group salaries by department include: Sales at $135,752, Product at $146,925, Design at $99,545, and Marketing at $100,645. Half of United Fire Group salaries are above $115,875.

8 employees at United Fire Group rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings) while 7 employees at United Fire Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$90k
$90k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$163k
$163k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$205k
$205k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$259k
$259k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$263k
$263k100th Percentile
$112,256*
Average Compensation
$115,875*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

United Fire Group Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at United Fire Group

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at United Fire Group across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

United Fire Group Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

United Fire Group PTO

United Fire Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is United Fire Group's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. United Fire Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding United Fire Group

Who is the CEO of United Fire Group?

United Fire Group CEO is Randy Ramlo, their score by employees is 76

What is United Fire Group eNPS?

The eNPS for United Fire Group is 19

What is United Fire Group revenue?

United Fire Group revenue is $1B

What is the salary for Engineering Manager in United Fire Group?

Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 155k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in United Fire Group?

The average salaries for Marketing in United Fire Group is 101k

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