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United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) generates a steady flow of news as a publicly traded property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Iowa. Through its United Fire & Casualty Group subsidiaries, the company writes property and casualty insurance and reports its financial and strategic developments to investors and regulators.
News coverage for UFCS frequently centers on quarterly and annual earnings releases. These reports detail net income, net written and earned premiums, combined ratio, loss ratios, underwriting expense ratio, catastrophe loss ratio, and non-GAAP measures such as underlying combined ratio and adjusted operating income. They also provide commentary on pricing, loss trends, catastrophe activity and investment income, giving readers insight into the company’s underwriting and investment performance.
Another recurring category of news involves dividend declarations. United Fire Group issues press releases when its board of directors declares quarterly cash dividends, and these announcements highlight the company’s long record of consecutive quarterly dividend payments dating back to March 1968.
Investors can also expect earnings call announcements, where the company provides dial-in and webcast details for conference calls discussing recent results. In addition, capital management and financing updates, such as the issuance of senior unsecured notes under a note purchase agreement, are disclosed through dedicated news releases.
Governance and ratings-related items appear as well, including board appointments and AM Best rating affirmations for United Fire & Casualty Group and its subsidiaries. Together, these news categories offer a view into United Fire Group’s financial performance, capital structure, governance and credit profile. Bookmark this page to access the latest UFCS earnings releases, dividend announcements, rating updates and other company communications as they are published.
United Fire Group reported significant financial losses for Q3 2020, with a net loss of $37.2 million ($1.49 per diluted share), compared to a loss of $2.3 million in Q3 2019. Year-to-date, losses reached $103.8 million ($4.15 per diluted share), down from a profit of $38 million in 2019. Catastrophe losses totaled $55.4 million, impacting the combined ratio, which rose to 124.4%. Net premiums earned decreased by 5.8% in Q3 and 2.7% year-to-date. Despite these challenges, the company maintained a focus on improving commercial auto profitability.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported significant third quarter 2020 pre-tax catastrophe losses of $55.4 million, contributing 21.4 percentage points to the GAAP combined ratio, which is expected to be between 123% and 126%. This includes losses from 25 events, notably the August Midwest derecho, leading to total losses estimated at $88 million. The company anticipates a net loss of $1.48 to $1.50 per diluted share. Adjusted operating loss is projected at $1.35 to $1.39 per diluted share. Earnings will be reported on November 4, 2020.
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) will release its 2020 third quarter earnings on November 4, 2020, before market open. A conference call for analysts and shareholders will follow at 9:00 a.m. central time on the same day. Participants can join the call using the provided toll-free numbers or access it via webcast on the company's investor relations page. The teleconference will be archived until November 18 for those unable to attend live. UFG is a licensed property and casualty insurer across 48 states and has an A.M. Best rating of 'A' (Excellent).
UFG Insurance will illuminate its American Building in red starting Oct. 1, in support of the Worth It campaign against distracted driving, aligning with Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The initiative, led by community relations coordinator Katie Jensen, aims to raise awareness as more drivers return to the roads during the pandemic. Activities include virtual presentations on Oct. 22, featuring survivor Shawn O'Brien, who shares personal experiences related to distracted driving. UFG emphasizes the importance of focused driving habits through this campaign.
The Board of Directors of United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share. This dividend will be payable on September 18, 2020, to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2020. Founded in 1946, UFG operates through its insurance subsidiaries, providing property and casualty insurance in 46 states and the District of Columbia, supported by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company has assigned an A (Excellent) rating to UFG.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported a net income of $6.0 million ($0.24 per diluted share) for Q2 2020, a turnaround from a loss of $4.2 million in Q2 2019. Despite this positive quarter, a year-to-date net loss reached $66.6 million ($2.66 per diluted share), impacted by high catastrophe losses and decreasing premiums. Adjusted operating loss for Q2 was $0.26 per diluted share. The GAAP combined ratio improved to 111.4%, while book value per share is now $34.38. Catastrophe losses from 20 events weighed heavily on results, though commercial auto loss ratio showed improvement.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) will release its 2020 second quarter earnings results before market opening on August 5, 2020. A conference call is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. CST on the same day for securities analysts and shareholders to discuss the results. Dial-in numbers for the call are provided for both toll-free and international participants. The event will be archived for digital replay until August 19, 2020. Founded in 1946, UFG operates as a property and casualty insurer in 46 states, with an A.M. Best rating of 'A' (Excellent).
United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced the election of four Class A Directors and one Class C Director at its 2020 Annual Meeting held on May 20, 2020. The newly elected directors will serve three-year terms, while Lura E. McBride will fill a remaining term expiring in 2021. Additionally, Barrie W. Ernst will retire as Chief Investment Officer effective June 30, 2020, with Robert F. Cataldo succeeding him. Several new officer elections were also announced, enhancing the company's leadership structure.
The Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on June 19, 2020, to shareholders on record by June 5, 2020. Founded in 1946, UFG operates in the property and casualty insurance sector and is licensed in 46 states plus D.C. The company, which has an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, focuses on providing robust insurance solutions through its subsidiaries and approximately 1,000 independent agencies.
United Fire Group reported a net loss of $72.5 million ($2.90 per diluted share) for Q1 2020, a stark contrast to the net income of $44.5 million ($1.74 per diluted share) in Q1 2019. The loss stemmed mainly from a significant drop in equity securities value and heightened loss severity. Adjusted operating income fell to $0.05 per share from $0.91. The GAAP combined ratio rose to 105.2%, reflecting rising catastrophe losses. Despite challenges, net premiums earned increased by 2.5%, primarily due to rate hikes, although net investment income plummeted to $2.4 million from $16.5 million the previous year.