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James Noyce
Chairman at
UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Currently, James Wiliam Noyce is Vice Chairman at Grand View University, Chairman at United Fire Group, Inc. since 2021, Director at United Fire & Casualty Co., Director at Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc., Director at Special Olympics Iowa, Director at Boy Scouts Mid-Iowa Council, Director at Financial Pacific Insurance Co., Member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 2007, Member of The American Academy of Actuaries, and Associate at Society of Actuaries Research Institute.
Formerly, Mr. Noyce was Chief Executive Officer & Director at FBL Financial Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2009, Chief Executive Officer at EquiTrust Life Insurance Co., Chief Executive Officer at Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. from 2007 to 2009, Chief Executive Officer at YMCA of Greater Des Moines in 2016, Director at United Way of Central Iowa, Director at Greater des Moines Partnership, and Independent Director at West Bancorporation, Inc. from 2024 to 2026.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/05/2026 | 32,818 ( 0.13% ) | 2 M $ | 31/08/2026 | |
| 17/02/2026 | 23,821 ( 0.14% ) | 672 943 $ | 31/08/2026 |
James Noyce active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC. | Chairman | 19/05/2021 |
The American Academy of Actuaries
 The American Academy of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership association for retirement planning and social scrutiny | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Society of Actuaries
 The Society of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for actuaries | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Fire & Casualty Co.
 United Fire & Casualty Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2007 |
Boy Scouts Mid-Iowa Council | Director/Board Member | - |
Special Olympics Iowa
 Special Olympics Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics Iowa is a statewide organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through year-round sports training, competitions, and inclusive programs. The company is based in Grimes, IA. Special Olympics Iowa serves over 14,500 athletes and unified partners, offering 23 Olympic-type sports and specialized initiatives such as Unified Sports®, which integrates athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same teams. The Young Athletes program introduces basic motor skills to children ages 2 to 7, while the Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) provides adapted sports opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities. The organization emphasizes health and fitness through its Healthy Athletes® program, offering free clinics in vision, oral health, hearing, fitness, and emotional wellness, and promotes ongoing physical activity with initiatives like Fit 5 and School of Strength. Special Olympics Iowa encourages leadership and community involvement through volunteering, coaching, fundraising, and athlete leadership development, and is supported by corporate partners such as Wells Fargo and Hy-Vee. The organization hosts events statewide, including competitions, play days, and unified golf tournaments. The CEO of the company is John Kliegl. | Director/Board Member | - |
Grand View University
 Grand View University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc.
 Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
56
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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United Fire & Casualty Co.
United Fire & Casualty Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
FBL Financial Group, Inc.
 FBL Financial Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company with interest in life, health and business insurance & financial services | Finance |
West Bancorporation, Inc.
 West Bancorporation, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc.
Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.
 Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides auto, home, property and life insurance services | Finance |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of accountants | Commercial Services |
Grand View University
Grand View University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The American Academy of Actuaries
The American Academy of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership association for retirement planning and social scrutiny | Commercial Services |
The Society of Actuaries
The Society of Actuaries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for actuaries | Commercial Services |
Special Olympics Iowa
Special Olympics Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics Iowa is a statewide organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through year-round sports training, competitions, and inclusive programs. The company is based in Grimes, IA. Special Olympics Iowa serves over 14,500 athletes and unified partners, offering 23 Olympic-type sports and specialized initiatives such as Unified Sports®, which integrates athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same teams. The Young Athletes program introduces basic motor skills to children ages 2 to 7, while the Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) provides adapted sports opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities. The organization emphasizes health and fitness through its Healthy Athletes® program, offering free clinics in vision, oral health, hearing, fitness, and emotional wellness, and promotes ongoing physical activity with initiatives like Fit 5 and School of Strength. Special Olympics Iowa encourages leadership and community involvement through volunteering, coaching, fundraising, and athlete leadership development, and is supported by corporate partners such as Wells Fargo and Hy-Vee. The organization hosts events statewide, including competitions, play days, and unified golf tournaments. The CEO of the company is John Kliegl. | Commercial Services |
United Way of Central Iowa
 United Way of Central Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational & health services | Commercial Services |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
 Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic and community development services | Commercial Services |
Boy Scouts Mid-Iowa Council | |
EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
 EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance and annuities services | Finance |
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
 YMCA of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes youth and family-oriented programs and activities | Commercial Services |
Financial Pacific Insurance Co.
 Financial Pacific Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
United Fire Group, Inc.
 United Fire Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
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