United Fire Group, Inc. Approves a Dividend Increase and Declares a Common Stock Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per Share
On May 18, 2022, United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced a 6.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, now set at $0.16 per share. This dividend will be payable on June 17, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2022. This marks the 217th consecutive quarterly dividend since March 1968, highlighting UFG's long-standing commitment to rewarding shareholders. The company operates as a property and casualty insurer across all 50 states and has a strong rating of A (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company.
- Dividend increase of 6.7% enhances shareholder income.
- 217 consecutive quarterly dividends reflect strong financial reliability.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") approved a dividend increase of 6.7 percent over the previous quarterly dividend and declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of
UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 217th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968.
About UFG
Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance.
Through our subsidiaries, we are licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and we are represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.
For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com or contact:
Randy Patten, AVP and Corporate Controller, 319-286-2537 or IR@unitedfiregroup.com
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