United Fire Group, Inc. announces new board appointment
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) has appointed Gilda L. Spencer as a new independent Class A director to its board, effective August 15, 2025. Spencer, who will serve on the risk management and compensation and human capital committees, brings extensive legal and insurance industry expertise to the board.
Spencer's notable career includes serving as senior vice president and deputy general counsel at Allstate (2012-2021), vice president and chief litigation counsel at Nationwide Mutual Insurance, and assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. With Spencer's appointment, the UFG board will comprise 12 members.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) ha nominato Gilda L. Spencer come nuova amministratrice indipendente di Classe A nel proprio consiglio, con decorrenza 15 agosto 2025. Spencer, che entrerà a far parte dei comitati per la gestione del rischio e per la remunerazione e il capitale umano, apporta al board una consolidata esperienza legale e nel settore assicurativo.
Nel corso della sua carriera Spencer ha ricoperto ruoli di rilievo, tra cui quello di senior vice president e deputy general counsel presso Allstate (2012-2021), vice president e chief litigation counsel presso Nationwide Mutual Insurance e assistant U.S. attorney per il Southern District of Ohio. Attualmente è docente a contratto presso la Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Con la sua nomina, il consiglio di UFG sarà composto da 12 membri.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) ha nombrado a Gilda L. Spencer como nueva directora independiente de Clase A en su junta, con efecto desde el 15 de agosto de 2025. Spencer, que formará parte de los comités de gestión de riesgos y de compensación y capital humano, aporta al consejo una amplia experiencia jurídica y en el sector asegurador.
La destacada trayectoria de Spencer incluye los cargos de senior vice president y deputy general counsel en Allstate (2012-2021), vice president y chief litigation counsel en Nationwide Mutual Insurance, y assistant U.S. attorney para el Southern District of Ohio. Actualmente es profesora adjunta en la Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Con su nombramiento, la junta de UFG quedará formada por 12 miembros.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS)는 Gilda L. Spencer를 이사회 새 독립 Class A 이사로 선임한다고 발표했으며, 임기는 2025년 8월 15일부터 시작됩니다. Spencer는 리스크 관리 위원회와 보상 및 인적 자본 위원회에서 활동할 예정이며, 법률 및 보험업계에 대한 폭넓은 전문성을 이사회에 제공할 것입니다.
Spencer의 주요 경력으로는 Allstate에서의 선임 부사장 겸 부총괄 법률고문(2012-2021), Nationwide Mutual Insurance의 부사장 겸 수석 소송 담당 고문, 오하이오 남부지방검사 보조(assistant U.S. attorney) 경력이 포함됩니다. 현재는 Loyola University Chicago School of Law의 겸임 교수로 재직 중입니다. 그녀의 선임으로 UFG 이사회는 총 12명으로 구성됩니다.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) a nommé Gilda L. Spencer comme nouvelle administratrice indépendante de catégorie A au sein de son conseil, à compter du 15 août 2025. Spencer, qui siégera aux comités de gestion des risques et de rémunération et capital humain, apporte au conseil une vaste expertise juridique et dans le secteur de l'assurance.
La carrière remarquable de Spencer inclut les fonctions de senior vice president et deputy general counsel chez Allstate (2012-2021), de vice president et chief litigation counsel chez Nationwide Mutual Insurance, ainsi que d'assistant U.S. attorney pour le Southern District of Ohio. Elle est actuellement professeure associée (adjunct professor) à la Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Avec sa nomination, le conseil d'administration de UFG comptera 12 membres.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) hat Gilda L. Spencer zum neuen unabhängigen Class-A-Direktor seines Vorstands ernannt, wirksam ab dem 15. August 2025. Spencer wird in den Ausschüssen für Risikomanagement sowie Vergütung und Humankapital tätig sein und bringt umfassende rechtliche sowie versicherungswirtschaftliche Fachkenntnisse mit.
Spencers bemerkenswerte Laufbahn umfasst Funktionen als Senior Vice President und Deputy General Counsel bei Allstate (2012–2021), Vice President und Chief Litigation Counsel bei Nationwide Mutual Insurance sowie Assistant U.S. Attorney für den Southern District of Ohio. Derzeit ist sie als Adjunct Professor an der Loyola University Chicago School of Law tätig. Mit ihrer Ernennung wird der UFG-Vorstand aus 12 Mitgliedern bestehen.
- Addition of director with extensive legal and insurance industry expertise
- Strengthening of board oversight in regulatory, governance, and risk management areas
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new independent member to its board of directors, effective August 15, 2025. Gilda L. Spencer has been appointed as a Class A director and will serve on the board’s risk management and compensation and human capital committees. The board believes Spencer’s extensive legal expertise and deep understanding of the insurance industry will provide valuable guidance on regulatory, governance, and risk management matters critical to the company’s long-term success.
Spencer has a distinguished career as a seasoned attorney and insurance executive, currently serving as an adjunct professor for Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Between 2012 and 2021, Spencer held the role of senior vice president, deputy general counsel of dispute resolution services for Allstate, leading a team of 60 associates in managing the insurer’s litigation portfolio. Before joining Allstate, Spencer served as vice president, chief litigation counsel for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Prior to joining Nationwide in 2001, she served as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
“We are pleased to welcome Gilda Spencer to our board of directors,” said UFG Chairperson of the Board Jim Noyce. “Gilda’s decades of legal and insurance experience will be a tremendous asset to the board as we work together to position the company for success and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”
Spencer graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She earned her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she served as president of the Black Law Students Association.
With Spencer’s appointment, the UFG board of directors will consist of 12 members.
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 1,000 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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