United Fire Group, Inc. Updates Catastrophe Loss Estimates for First Quarter 2021

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United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses of $29 million for Q1 2021, primarily due to winter storm Uri. These losses exceeded the company's reinsurance retention limit of $20 million. The official earnings report will be released on May 5, 2021, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT.

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• Estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses of $29 million for Q1 2021.
• Losses from winter storm Uri exceeded reinsurance retention of $20 million.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "UFG") (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced today that the first quarter 2021 results include estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses of $29 million. The higher than average catastrophe losses in the first quarter of 2021 were primarily from winter storm Uri. As previously released as an estimate on March 1, 2021, this catastrophic event was a full retention loss, with losses in excess of our stated reinsurance retention of $20.0 million.

United Fire Group, Inc. will report first quarter 2021 earnings before the market opens on May 5, 2021, and will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on that date.

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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.

Contact: Randy Patten, AVP & Controller, 319-286-2537 or IR@unitedfiregroup.com

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FAQ

What were United Fire Group's catastrophe losses for Q1 2021?

United Fire Group reported estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses of $29 million for Q1 2021.

What caused the catastrophe losses reported by UFCS?

The catastrophe losses were primarily due to winter storm Uri.

When will United Fire Group report its earnings?

United Fire Group will report its first quarter earnings on May 5, 2021.

What is the reinsurance retention limit for United Fire Group?

United Fire Group's reinsurance retention limit is $20 million.