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United Fire Group Inc (UFCS) provides property and casualty insurance through independent agents across multiple states. This news hub delivers official updates and analysis for stakeholders tracking the company's commercial lines, personal insurance offerings, and reinsurance strategies.
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United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced the election of four Class C Directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024. The newly elected directors are Mark A. Green, Christopher R. Drahozal, Lura E. McBride, and George D. Milligan, each to serve a three-year term expiring in 2027. Additionally, shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 and approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers.
United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. This dividend will be payable on June 14, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 31, 2024. UFG has a notable history of paying quarterly dividends, with this announcement marking the 225th consecutive quarterly dividend since March 1968.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported a net income of $13.5 million ($0.52 per diluted share) and adjusted operating income of $0.56 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2024. The company saw growth in net premiums written, with a 17.6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, the GAAP combined ratio improved to 98.9%, with a loss ratio of 64.0% and an underwriting expense ratio of 34.9%. Net investment income increased by 28.5% to $16.3 million. Book value per common share increased to $29.13 as of March 31, 2024.