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.