17 operations jobs found in Cedar Rapids, IA

UFG is seeking a Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the support, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of key customer-facing enterprise applications, enterprise SaaS and on-premises systems, including systems such as Microsoft 365, Atlassian Suite, ImageRight, and Miro, as well as underlying infrastructure systems such as Windows Server, LINUX, Hyper-V, and other infrastructure technologies. This role is essential in ensuring the reliable delivery and seamless performance of these systems while driving user adoption and aligning functionality with dynamic business requirements. By combining strong technical skills with a user-focused approach, the Systems Engineer contributes to the scalability, efficiency, and overall strategic value of enterprise applications across the organization.  In general, systems engineers will specialize in one or more of these systems to develop a strong understanding and expertise, serving as a technical expert who oversees the implement,...

As the Commercial Lines Sales & Distribution Director, for our UFG Regional Territory, you will be working at an awarded Top Workplace and will be responsible for cultivating UFG’s presence in the market and creating business opportunities with new agents. It is expected that the successful candidate will bring significant experience and have established relationships in the Property & Casualty Insurance North American markets. This position is responsible for helping UFG build a new distribution channel that leverages our strong foundation of existing independent agents while seeking out and creating new agency partnerships. The CL Sales & Distribution Director helps to develop and execute distribution channel strategies, builds strategic selling techniques, ensures effective processes are in place and identifies tactics to deliver profitable growth and expand market share. This role works closely in a supportive atmosphere with corporate marketing, underwriters,...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Workforce Absence Team Lead PRIMARY PURPOSE :  To supervise the operations of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for disability claims for clients; to monitor colleagues' workload, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims within the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims. ESSENTIAL...

UFG's Construction Business Unit is expanding and we are looking for an AVP-Construction Underwriting  to join the team!  In this role you will be responsible for driving the underwriting strategy for the Construction Business Unit through referral support and consultation, training, and development of strategies for applicable Regions. This role operates under the leadership and guidance of the Construction Business Unit Leader and in collaboration with Line of Business Leaders, Middle Market AVPs and Regional underwriting teams. This role may also direct a team of technical experts in support of Construction strategy execution.  Responsibilities: Review referrals based on technical complexity, market segmentation strategy, market appetite and collaborating with business leaders in analytics, product development, risk management, claims groups and region leadership to ensure alignment. Responsible for adhering to the overall BU strategic direction. Provide guidance...

UFG is looking for an action-oriented actuarial leader with strong technical skills and business acumen to advance our reinsurance pricing framework and drive excellence in our actuarial pricing practices supporting the Alternative Distribution business unit.  Alternative Distribution is a key strategic business for UFG as our third largest business unit providing profitable, diversifying results across a broad spectrum of insurance exposures and treaty structures. The individual in this role will develop and lead a team that is fully engaged with the business. The Head of Reinsurance Pricing focuses on delivering deeply analyzed pricing and underwriting recommendations and insights to better inform decision-making related to individual reinsurance treaties and overall portfolio profitability.  The role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Alternative Distribution business leaders, Finance, and Reserving Actuarial partners. Initial efforts will...

UFG is currently hiring for a Reinsurance Accountant to assist in the preparation of accounting, reporting, and analysis of United Fire Group’s (UFG) reinsurance transactions. This role prepares supporting documents and performs procedures to ensure all ceded and/or assumed reinsurance activity is properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles while maintaining data integrity across subledger and financial reporting systems. Working closely with other members of the Reinsurance Team, the Reinsurance Accountant aids with treaty execution activities, cash settlements, and reconciliations. This individual also assists in implementing process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting both external and internal audit requests. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, a principle understanding of reinsurance accounting practices, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex...

The Director of Reinsurance Accounting provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s reinsurance accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all ceded and assumed reinsurance financial activities. This role oversees the timely preparation and analysis of reinsurance financial reports, manages compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles, and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role collaborates across the enterprise—particularly with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Legal, and Technology—to align reinsurance accounting processes with business and regulatory requirements. The Director drives process improvement, systems modernization, and control enhancements, positioning the organization for efficiency, scalability, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in reinsurance accounting with...

UFG is actively seeking a Sr. Underwriting Business Process Analyst who will support Commercial Underwriting in meeting growth/profitability objectives through underwriting content, communication and process and procedure development. Within this role the analyst will also drive continuous improvement and collaborate with various areas of the organization to develop and implement solutions aligned with UFG’s goals and business strategies. This includes but is not limited to processes and procedures, tools and resources, best practices, and risk appetite guides. The Sr. Underwriting Business Process Analyst will work independently to lead and manage collaborative project teams supported by branch office employees and individuals from various roles and levels within the company to develop and deliver business solutions that support successful implementation and adoption company wide. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Responsible for development, maintenance...

UFG is seeking a Director - Internal Audit to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning, execution, and reporting of the audit function. Reporting directly to the VP, Internal Audit, this role is responsible for managing the audit lifecycle, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and ensuring the audit team delivers high-quality results. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with extensive technical expertise, capable of driving department-wide initiatives and mentoring a team of professionals to meet the organization’s evolving risk landscape. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Collaborate with the VP, Internal Audit and business leaders to develop and implement a multi-year, risk-based internal audit plan. Oversee the end-to-end execution of the annual audit plan, ensuring all financial, operational, and compliance projects are completed on time and within budget. Lead the department-wide risk...

UFG is looking for an experienced P&C capital modeling professional charged with advancing our capital modeling, solvency assessment and stress testing framework.  As a member of the risk office, this position collaborates closely across all functions including underwriting, actuarial, finance, catastrophe modeling, and investment management. This position is a hands-on actuarial and financial modeling role with highly influential access to primary decision makers regarding capital management, reinsurance programs, and other corporate development activities requiring risk assessment and capital deployment.  This is a challenging role requiring strong technical ability, financial business acumen and excellent communication skills.  The Director - Corporate Risk Analysis will be involved in key strategic initiatives to assist in evaluating optimal outcomes of varied growth opportunities and capital management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:...

UFG is currently seeking an IT Support Specialist who will be responsible for providing frontline technical support to internal users across the organization. This role focuses on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, operating systems, and mobile devices, ensuring a stable and productive end-user environment. Support is delivered via phone, remote tools, email, and in person. You’ll troubleshoot technical issues, resolve service requests, and escalate complex issues to senior members of the IT Support team or the Support Engineering team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and committed to delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Provide hands-on and remote technical support for desktop hardware, laptops, peripherals, operating systems (Windows/macOS), and mobile devices (iOS). Install, configure, and maintain applications, software, system...

UFG is currently hiring for a Guidewire Solutions Architect to provide strategic, technical, and potentially program leadership in the design of complex, cross-functional technology solutions that support UFG’s enterprise objectives. Operating at a higher level of influence and accountability, this role leads solution design efforts across multiple domains or programs and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory expectations, and business strategy. In addition to deep expertise in architecture frameworks and design patterns, the Senior Solution Architect plays a key role in technology planning, standards development, and guiding junior architects or technical leads. This position is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and partner directly with senior business and IT stakeholders to drive value-driven solution outcomes at scale. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Partners with and guide key stakeholders including product...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Sr We offer a hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration. Candidates must be located near our Centers of Excellence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.     333 1 st   Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401   PRIMARY PURPOSE : Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Sr PRIMARY PURPOSE : Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making timely payments/approvals and adjustments, medically managing disability claims including comorbidities, concurrent plans, and complex ADA accommodations; coordinates investigative efforts, thoroughly reviews contested claims,...

Our Company: Established in 2012, Seek Now captures robust property data to meet the needs of customers across the insurance and real estate industries. With more than 2 million property inspections completed to date while currently servicing 3,000 properties per day, Seek Now is the leading data capture and inspection services firm serving 240+ customers. Our mission is to help our customers make faster decisions and improve economic outcomes, all while providing a stellar customer experience. We accomplish this through continuously reimagining how information is captured, transformed, and transmitted across all the industries we serve. Our vision is to be the leading provider of on-demand, ground truth property data solutions. We do this while creating individual growth opportunities for our employees, expanding network of Seekers, and value add partners. Summary: Seek Now is searching for capable 1099 independent sub-contractors to provide accurate,...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Disability Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste.200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment —both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Leave of Absence Coordinator Leave of Absence Coordinator Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence📍 Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment —both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and...