Federated Insurance Names Mike Keller President

Federated Insurance^® has named Mike Keller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, its next President, effective Jan. 1, 2027. As President and Chief Financial Officer, Keller will support the Chairman on strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and board matters. He will champion the mutual company structure and financial strength that sets Federated Insurance apart from competitors.

"Mike has an impressive 23 years of leadership and financial stewardship at Federated Insurance, along with over a decade of experience in public accounting and consulting, including auditing prominent insurance companies at Ernst & Young and leading insurance industry benchmarking at Ward Group," said Nicholas Lower, Federated Insurance Chairman, President and CEO. "He has been instrumental in strengthening our financial position, diversifying our operations, and deepening our investment in employees, clients, and the community."

Keller joined Federated Insurance in 2003 and has held numerous leadership roles in the company's financial operations and on its executive team. He has also played key roles in important Federated acquisitions over the years. He will continue to lead the company's financial and facilities operations, as well as non-traditional investments such as real estate and venture capital. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of Cincinnati.

"Mike has strengthened the communities where our employees live and work by overseeing strategic investments in capital projects and local charitable causes," Lower said. "Most notably, he helped establish the Federated Challenge in 2005. Over the years, he significantly contributed to it becoming Minnesota's largest private charity event, which has raised more than $67 million for youth mentoring."

Keller and his wife, Nancy, live in Owatonna. The Kellers are active in the community, and Mike serves on the board of directors of Make-A-Wish Minnesota.

About Federated Insurance

Founded in 1904, Federated Insurance is a national insurance and risk management organization serving the property, casualty, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries. The organization has more than 500 recommendations from local, state, regional, and national associations and buying groups and is rated A+ (Superior) by industry analyst AM Best^®.

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Published Date: November 11, 2026

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