People Moves: Ramlo to Retire as CEO of United Fire Group in Oct. 2022; J.M. Wilson Adds Heilman

Randy Ramlo to Retire as CEO of United Fire Group in October 2022

United Fire Group, Inc. president and chief executive officer Randy Ramlo announced he will retire from the company in 2022. A long-term UFG employee, Mr. Ramlo has served in his current role since May 2007.

Mr. Ramlo joined UFG in 1984 as an underwriter. Since then, he has held a variety of leadership roles, including vice president of fidelity and surety and chief operating officer. Mr. Ramlo has been instrumental in building “One UFG,” the company’s strategic plan that prioritizes long-term profitability, diversified growth and continuous innovation in an ever-changing industry.

Mr. Ramlo will continue in his current role until a successor is named and intends to remain in a consulting role to the company during the transition process following the appointment of a new CEO. Mr. Ramlo’s anticipated retirement date from UFG is October 31, 2022, pending the successful completion of an executive search process for his successor

J.M. Wilson Hires Caleb Heilman as Assistant Transportation Underwriter

J.M. Wilson has hired Caleb Heilman as assistant transportation underwriter in their Westerville, Ohio office. Heilman is responsible for assisting underwriters with a wide variety of new and renewal commercial transportation accounts, as well as maintaining relationships with carriers and independent insurance agents in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Prior to joining J.M. Wilson, Heilman was an operations manager for Premier Home Exterior.

Founded in 1920, J.M. Wilson is a Managing General Agency and Surplus Lines Broker providing independent insurance agents access to specialty markets.