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United Fire Group, Inc. reports developments tied to its property and casualty insurance business, which writes coverage through insurance company subsidiaries and independent agencies. UFG's recurring updates center on commercial lines production, renewal pricing, retention, new business, assumed reinsurance, catastrophe losses, prior-year reserve development and underwriting profitability measured through the combined ratio.
Company news also covers quarterly earnings calls, net investment income from the insurance portfolio, book value measures, common-stock dividends and credit-rating actions affecting United Fire & Casualty Group and the holding company. The company was founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company and is licensed as a property and casualty insurer across the United States and the District of Columbia.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable June 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. The board also extended its Share Repurchase Program to August 31, 2028 and increased the authorization to 2 million shares from 1 million.
Shareholders elected five Class A directors for terms expiring in 2029, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and amended the 2021 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan, including extending its life to December 31, 2034.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Net income was $30.1 million ($1.15 diluted EPS) and adjusted operating income was $30.3 million ($1.16 diluted EPS). Net written premium rose 12% to $376.9 million and combined ratio improved to 95.6%.
Investment income increased 15% to $27.0 million. Book value per share was $37.06 and adjusted book value per share was $38.61 as of March 31, 2026.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and hold an earnings call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT.
Dial-in, international numbers, webcast and replay details are provided; archived audio will be available for one year and a transcript will be posted after the call.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 net income $38.4M ($1.45 diluted) and adjusted operating income $39.7M ($1.50 diluted). Full-year net income was $118.2M ($4.48 diluted) and adjusted operating income $121.2M ($4.60 diluted).
Key metrics: net written premium +11% Q4 and +9% FY to $1.346B, combined ratio improved to 92.3% Q4 and 94.8% FY, net investment income +19% to $97.5M, and book value per share rose to $36.88. Board declared a 25% quarterly dividend increase to $0.20 per share.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) will release its Q4 2025 earnings after market close on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Management will host an earnings call on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT for analysts, shareholders and interested parties.
Dial-in: toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184), request to join the United Fire Group call. Archived replay available through February 25, 2026 via toll-free 1-855-669-9658 (international 1-412-317-0088), access code 4788997. Webcast: https://ir.ufginsurance.com/events-and-presentations/ or the Chorus Call link. Archived audio webcast will be available for one year and a transcript will be posted after the call.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on Nov 21, 2025.
The dividend is payable Dec 19, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Dec 5, 2025. This marks the 231st consecutive quarterly dividend dating back to March 1968.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported third quarter 2025 results with net income $39.2M ($1.49 diluted) and adjusted operating income $39.5M ($1.50 diluted).
Key operating metrics: net written premium $328.2M (+7%), combined ratio 91.9% (improved 6.3 pts), underlying combined ratio 90.6%, and return on equity 12.7% through nine months. Book value per share rose to $35.22 and adjusted book value to $36.34 as of September 30, 2025. Net investment income was $26.0M (+6.3%), and core commercial lines NWP grew 22%.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
An earnings call is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT for analysts, shareholders, and interested parties to discuss Q3 2025 results. Live dial-in is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184); participants should request to join the United Fire Group call.
The event will be archived for digital replay through November 12, 2025 (replay toll-free 1-855-669-9658, international 1-412-317-0088, access code 1882349). A webcast is available at https://ir.ufginsurance.com/events-and-presentations/ or the Chorus Call link; the archived audio webcast will be available for one year. A transcript will be posted on the company website after the call.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" for United Fire Group's (NASDAQ: UFCS) property/casualty subsidiaries. The company's Long-Term ICR of "bbb-" (Good) and its $100 million, 9% senior unsecured notes due 2039 were also affirmed.
The ratings reflect UFG's very strong balance sheet, marginal operating performance, neutral business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. The stable outlook is supported by the group's solid regional franchise, local market expertise, and long-standing agency relationships. Recent performance has benefited from earned rate increases and lower-than-historical average natural catastrophe losses.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) has appointed Gilda L. Spencer as a new independent Class A director to its board, effective August 15, 2025. Spencer, who will serve on the risk management and compensation and human capital committees, brings extensive legal and insurance industry expertise to the board.
Spencer's notable career includes serving as senior vice president and deputy general counsel at Allstate (2012-2021), vice president and chief litigation counsel at Nationwide Mutual Insurance, and assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. With Spencer's appointment, the UFG board will comprise 12 members.