Frankenmuth Insurance Names CEO-Elect

Dawn Jaffray to Succeed Fred Edmond

FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has named Dawn Jaffray as CEO-Elect to succeed CEO Fred Edmond upon his retirement in late 2026.

Jaffray currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company and its subsidiary companies. She serves on the Executive Committee of all companies, as well as the Reinsurance, Retirement, Investment, and Political Affairs committees. In addition, Jaffray plays a vital role with the Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation, where she serves on the Board of Directors, is an officer and member of the Executive Committee, and is Chair of the Investment Committee.

A visionary leader with deep roots in finance and a passion for excellence, Jaffray leads all accounting, finance, and investment functions. She provides guidance and oversight of internal audit; is actively involved in reinsurance, corporate strategy, and enterprise risk management; and reports financial performance to the Board of Directors.

She joined the company on December 4, 2023, bringing more than 30 years of experience in public and private companies, leading all aspects of insurance finance in the property and casualty, surety, and life insurance sectors. Her prior insurance company roles have included serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both CopperPoint Insurance Company and UFG Insurance, Senior Vice President at C.N.A. Insurance, and senior finance leadership roles at Progressive Insurance.

A graduate of the University of Windsor, Canada, Jaffray holds a Bachelor of Commerce with honors in business finance and accounting. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certified Investor Relations Officer, and a Deming Total Quality Management continuous improvement trainer. In 2019, the Corridor Business Journal in Iowa named her CFO of the Year, a testament to her impact and dedication to the industry.

About Frankenmuth Insurance
Frankenmuth Insurance exists to provide peace of mind by protecting individuals, families, and businesses with tailored insurance solutions. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, we've been serving our policyholders for more than 155 years and remain committed to being your insurer of choice through exceptional protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we work exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies across 15 states to offer business, home, auto, and life insurance, along with surety bonds. Recognized for our financial strength and stability, we proudly maintain more than $2 billion in assets and have earned an AM Best A category rating for more than 45 consecutive years, demonstrating our long-standing reliability and commitment to protecting what matters most. Learn more at fmins.com.

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