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United Fire Group, Inc. reports second quarter 2025 results

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United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) reported strong second quarter 2025 results with net income of $22.9 million ($0.87 per diluted share), marking a $25.7 million increase year-over-year. The company achieved a combined ratio of 96.4%, improving 9.2 points from the previous year. Key highlights include a 14% increase in net written premium to $372.9 million, driven by strong core commercial lines performance, and a 20% increase in net investment income to $21.7 million.

The company demonstrated solid operational improvements with rate increases of 7.6% exceeding loss cost trends, and an underlying loss ratio improvement of 1.3 points to 57.6%. Book value per share increased to $33.18 as of June 30, 2025, representing a $2.38 increase from December 31, 2024.

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre 2025 con un utile netto di 22,9 milioni di dollari (0,87 dollari per azione diluita), segnando un aumento di 25,7 milioni di dollari rispetto all'anno precedente. La società ha raggiunto un combined ratio del 96,4%, migliorando di 9,2 punti rispetto all'anno precedente. Tra i principali risultati si evidenzia un aumento del 14% del premio netto scritto a 372,9 milioni di dollari, trainato da una forte performance delle linee commerciali core, e un incremento del 20% del reddito netto da investimenti a 21,7 milioni di dollari.

L'azienda ha dimostrato miglioramenti operativi solidi con aumenti tariffari del 7,6% superiori alle tendenze dei costi delle perdite, e un miglioramento del tasso di perdita sottostante di 1,3 punti al 57,6%. Il valore contabile per azione è salito a 33,18 dollari al 30 giugno 2025, rappresentando un aumento di 2,38 dollari rispetto al 31 dicembre 2024.

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) reportó sólidos resultados en el segundo trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 22.9 millones de dólares (0.87 dólares por acción diluida), lo que representa un aumento de 25.7 millones de dólares año tras año. La compañía logró un índice combinado del 96.4%, mejorando 9.2 puntos con respecto al año anterior. Los aspectos destacados incluyen un aumento del 14% en la prima neta emitida a 372.9 millones de dólares, impulsado por un sólido desempeño en las líneas comerciales principales, y un aumento del 20% en los ingresos netos por inversiones a 21.7 millones de dólares.

La empresa mostró mejoras operativas sólidas con incrementos de tarifas del 7.6% que superaron las tendencias de costos por pérdidas, y una mejora en la tasa de pérdidas subyacente de 1.3 puntos hasta el 57.6%. El valor contable por acción aumentó a 33.18 dólares al 30 de junio de 2025, representando un incremento de 2.38 dólares desde el 31 de diciembre de 2024.

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS)는 2025년 2분기에 순이익 2,290만 달러(희석 주당 0.87달러)를 기록하며 전년 대비 2,570만 달러 증가한 강력한 실적을 보고했습니다. 회사는 결합비율 96.4%를 달성해 전년 대비 9.2포인트 개선했습니다. 주요 성과로는 핵심 상업용 라인의 강력한 실적으로 순보험료 14% 증가한 3억7,290만 달러, 그리고 순투자수익 20% 증가한 2,170만 달러가 있습니다.

회사는 손실 비용 추세를 상회하는 7.6%의 요율 인상과 1.3포인트 개선된 기초 손실비율 57.6%로 견고한 운영 개선을 보여주었습니다. 2025년 6월 30일 기준 주당 장부 가치는 33.18달러로 2024년 12월 31일 대비 2.38달러 상승했습니다.

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un revenu net de 22,9 millions de dollars (0,87 dollar par action diluée), soit une augmentation de 25,7 millions de dollars par rapport à l'année précédente. La société a atteint un ratio combiné de 96,4%, en amélioration de 9,2 points par rapport à l'année précédente. Les points forts comprennent une augmentation de 14% des primes nettes émises à 372,9 millions de dollars, portée par une forte performance des lignes commerciales principales, ainsi qu'une hausse de 20% du revenu net des investissements à 21,7 millions de dollars.

L'entreprise a démontré des améliorations opérationnelles solides avec des augmentations tarifaires de 7,6% dépassant les tendances des coûts de sinistres, et une amélioration du ratio de pertes sous-jacent de 1,3 point à 57,6%. La valeur comptable par action a augmenté pour atteindre 33,18 dollars au 30 juin 2025, soit une hausse de 2,38 dollars depuis le 31 décembre 2024.

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 22,9 Millionen US-Dollar (0,87 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie), was einem Anstieg von 25,7 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Das Unternehmen erreichte eine Combined Ratio von 96,4%, eine Verbesserung um 9,2 Punkte gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählt ein 14%iger Anstieg der Nettoverdienten Prämien auf 372,9 Millionen US-Dollar, angetrieben durch eine starke Performance der Kern-Gewerbelinien, sowie ein 20%iger Anstieg des Nettoanlageertrags auf 21,7 Millionen US-Dollar.

Das Unternehmen zeigte solide operative Verbesserungen mit Prämienerhöhungen von 7,6%, die die Verlustkostenentwicklung überstiegen, und einer Verbesserung der zugrunde liegenden Schadenquote um 1,3 Punkte auf 57,6%. Der Buchwert je Aktie stieg zum 30. Juni 2025 auf 33,18 US-Dollar und damit um 2,38 US-Dollar seit dem 31. Dezember 2024.

Positive
  • Net income increased significantly by $25.7 million to $22.9 million
  • Combined ratio improved 9.2 points to 96.4%
  • Net written premium grew 14% to $372.9 million
  • Net investment income increased 20% to $21.7 million
  • Rate increases of 7.6% exceeded loss cost trends
  • Book value per share increased $2.38 to $33.18
  • Achieved 10% return on equity in first six months of 2025
Negative
  • Net investment losses of $1.0 million in Q2 2025
  • High underwriting expense ratio of 34.9% despite improvement

Insights

UFG delivered its strongest Q2 profit in 10+ years with significant improvements in combined ratio and premium growth.

United Fire Group's Q2 results show a remarkable turnaround with net income increasing by $25.7 million to $22.9 million ($0.87 per diluted share), compared to a loss in the same period last year. This represents the company's best second-quarter performance in over a decade.

The combined ratio – the critical efficiency metric for insurers – improved dramatically by 9.2% to 96.4%, dropping below the crucial 100% threshold that separates underwriting profit from loss. This improvement stems from multiple factors: a better underlying loss ratio (57.6%), significantly lower catastrophe losses (5.5% versus historical averages), favorable prior year reserve development of 1.6%, and a reduced expense ratio.

Premium growth has been exceptional, with net written premiums increasing 14% to a record $372.9 million, primarily driven by core commercial lines that grew 20%. This growth is particularly impressive as it's accompanied by profitability improvements. The company achieved rate increases of 7.6%, which importantly exceed loss cost trends – a key indicator of sustainable underwriting profitability.

Investment performance has been strong, with net investment income rising 20% to $21.7 million, primarily from fixed maturity investments. The first half of 2025 has yielded a 10% return on equity, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic transformation.

Book value per share increased by $2.38 to $33.18 since December 2024, representing a solid 7.7% increase in just six months – demonstrating tangible value creation for shareholders alongside operational improvements.

These results reflect successful execution of strategic initiatives in underwriting discipline, distribution partnerships, and investment strategy, transforming UFG into a more profitable insurer while still achieving meaningful growth.

Second quarter net income of $0.87 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $0.90 per diluted share

Second quarter 2025 highlights compared to second quarter 2024, unless otherwise noted:(1)

  • Net income increased $25.7 million to $22.9 million.
  • Net investment income increased 20% to $21.7 million.
  • Combined ratio improved 9.2 points to 96.4%; composed of an underlying loss ratio of 57.6%, catastrophe loss ratio of 5.5%, favorable prior year reserve development of 1.6%, and underwriting expense ratio of 34.9%.
  • Underlying combined ratio improved 1.9 points to 92.5%.
  • Net written premium(2) increased 14% to $372.9 million.
  • Book value per share increased $2.38 to $33.18 as of June 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024.
  • Adjusted book value per share increased $1.29 to $34.93 as of June 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025, with net income increasing $25.7 million over the prior year to $22.9 million ($0.87 per diluted share) and adjusted operating income increasing $25.5 million over the prior year to $23.7 million ($0.90 per diluted share).

In the second quarter, net written premium grew 14% to $372.9 million led by continued strong production in core commercial lines. Rates increased 7.6% and continued to exceed loss cost trends with retention and new business volume strongly above prior year levels.

The second quarter combined ratio improved 9.2 points to 96.4%. The underlying loss ratio improved 1.3 points to 57.6% reflecting the ongoing benefits of strong earned rate achievement and moderating loss trends from continued underwriting discipline. The catastrophe loss ratio improved 5.7 points to 5.5%, significantly outperforming the company's five- and 10-year historical averages as well as the quarterly plan of 8.9%. Catastrophe management actions have improved modeled expectations relative to historical results and are reflected in the annual catastrophe loss ratio plan of 5.7%.

Prior year reserve development was favorable by 1.6% following our annual review of loss adjustment expenses. The underwriting expense ratio improved 0.6 points to 34.9%. Net investment income increased 20% to $21.7 million with a strong increase in fixed maturity income with positive limited partnership returns that were below prior year.

"UFG delivered its best second quarter profit in more than 10 years while growing net written premium to a record $373 million," said President and CEO Kevin Leidwinger. "The strategic steps we have taken to deepen our underwriting expertise, evolve our capabilities, better align with our distribution partners and improve our investment returns continue to materialize in our results. Our strong second quarter results contributed to achieving 10% return on equity through the first six months of 2025, another significant milestone in the company's transformation. While pleased with our results, our work is not done and we remain committed to executing our strategic business plan to achieve superior financial and operational performance."

(1) Underlying loss ratio, underlying combined ratio and adjusted book value per share are non-GAAP financial measures. See Definitions of non-GAAP information and reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures for additional information.
(2) Net written premium is a performance measure reflecting the amount charged for insurance policy contracts issued and recognized on an annualized basis at the effective date of the policy. See Certain performance measures for additional information.

Consolidated financial highlights:

Consolidated financial highlights(1)
(Unaudited)Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except ratios and per share data) 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net earned premium$314,802  $287,569  $623,213  $568,428 
Net written premium 372,884   326,119   708,260   647,390 
        
Combined ratio:       
Net loss ratio 61.5%  70.1%  61.5%  67.0%
Underwriting expense ratio 34.9%  35.5%  36.4%  35.2%
Combined ratio 96.4%  105.6%  97.9%  102.2%
        
Additional ratios:       
Net loss ratio 61.5%  70.1%  61.5%  67.0%
Catastrophes 5.5%  11.2%  5.3%  7.9%
Reserve development(1.6)%  % (0.8)%  %
Underlying loss ratio (non-GAAP) 57.6%  58.9%  57.0%  59.1%
Underwriting expense ratio 34.9%  35.5%  36.4%  35.2%
Underlying combined ratio (non-GAAP) 92.5%  94.4%  93.4%  94.3%
        
Net investment income$21,673  $18,029  $45,131  $34,371 
Net investment gains (losses) (1,002)  (1,229)  (1,756)  (2,431)
Net income (loss) 22,947   (2,735)  40,647   10,767 
Adjusted operating income (loss) 23,739   (1,764)  42,034   12,688 
        
Net income (loss) per diluted share$0.87  $(0.11) $1.54  $0.42 
Adjusted operating income (loss) per diluted share 0.90   (0.07)  1.60   0.49 
        
Return on equity(2)     10.0%  2.9%
            

(1) Underlying loss ratio, underlying combined ratio and adjusted operating income (loss) are non-GAAP financial measures. See Definitions of non-GAAP information and reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures for additional information.
(2) Return on equity is calculated by dividing annualized net income by average stockholders’ equity, which is calculated using a simple average of the beginning and ending balances for the period.

Second quarter 2025 results:
(All comparisons vs. second quarter 2024, unless noted otherwise)

Net written premium and net earned premium increased by 14% and 9%, respectively. Core commercial lines net written premium increased 20% supported by increased pricing, improved retention, and higher new business. Overall, average renewal premiums increased 9.4% with rates increasing 7.6% and exposure changes of 1.7%. Excluding the workers compensation line of business, the overall average increase in renewal premiums was 10.3%, with 8.5% from rate increases and 1.6% from exposure changes.

The second quarter combined ratio improved 9.2 points to 96.4% compared to 105.6% in the prior year quarter, driven by the following:

  • The underlying loss ratio improved 1.3 points to 57.6%, reflecting overall continued favorable frequency trends and rate achievement.
  • Catastrophe losses added 5.5 points to the combined ratio, a decrease of 5.7 points and below both the five-year and 10-year historical averages.
  • Prior year reserve development, excluding catastrophe losses, was favorable by 1.6 points driven by lower loss adjustment expenses compared to prior expectations.
  • The underwriting expense ratio of 34.9% improved 0.6 points mainly driven by scale benefits of growth.

Net investment income was $21.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $3.6 million or 20.2%. Income from the fixed maturity portfolio increased by $5.4 million due to portfolio management actions taken during the year-ended December 31, 2024. This was partially offset by $0.5 million lower income on other long-term investments driven by better returns in the second quarter of 2024 and $0.8 million lower other income driven by lower interest on cash and cash equivalents due to redeployment of cash into fixed maturities.

Investment results
(Unaudited)Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except average yields) 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Investment income:       
Interest on fixed maturities$21,302  $15,947  $42,426  $31,107 
Dividends on equity securities          341 
Income (loss) on other long-term investments 136   623   1,929   381 
Other 3,415   4,188   7,034   8,086 
Total investment income$24,853  $20,758  $51,389  $39,915 
Less investment expenses 3,180   2,729   6,258   5,544 
Net investment income$21,673  $18,029  $45,131  $34,371 
        
Average yields on fixed income securities pre-tax(1) 4.32%  3.62%  4.32%  3.43%

(1) Fixed income securities yield excluding net unrealized investment gains/losses and expenses.


Balance sheet

 June 30, 2025
 December 31, 2024
(In thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)  
Invested assets$2,199,897  $2,093,094 
Cash 202,149   200,949 
Total assets 3,661,130   3,488,469 
Losses and loss settlement expenses 1,860,131   1,796,782 
Total liabilities 2,815,462   2,706,938 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), after-tax (44,737)  (72,241)
Total stockholders’ equity 845,668   781,531 
    
Book value per share$33.18  $30.80 
Adjusted book value per share(1) 34.93   33.64 

(1) Adjusted book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Definitions of non-GAAP information and reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures for additional information.

The company’s book value per share was $33.18, an increase of $2.38 per share, or 7.7%, from December 31, 2024. This increase is primarily related to an increase in net income and a decrease in unrealized investment losses on fixed maturity securities, partially offset with shareholder dividends during the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.

Capital management

During the second quarter of 2025, the company declared and paid a $0.16 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. UFG has paid a quarterly dividend every quarter since March 1968.

Earnings call access information

An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the company’s second quarter of 2025 results.

Teleconference: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184). The event will be archived and available for digital replay through August 13, 2025. The replay access information is toll-free 1-877-344-7529 (international 1-412-317-0088); conference ID no. 5978627.

Webcast: An audio webcast of the teleconference can be accessed at the company’s investor relations page at https://ir.ufginsurance.com/events-and-presentations/ or https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=R1wjMA18. The archived audio webcast will be available for one year.

Transcript: A transcript of the teleconference will be available on the company’s website soon after the completion of the teleconference.

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. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. AM Best assigns a rating of “A-” (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com.

Contact:

Investor relations
Email: ir@unitedfiregroup.com

Media inquiries
Email: news@unitedfiregroup.com

Disclosure of forward-looking statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements about our operations, anticipated performance and other similar matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expected and/or projected. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the company, the industry in which we operate, and beliefs and assumptions made by management. Words such as “expect(s),” “anticipate(s),” “intend(s),” “plan(s),” “believe(s),” “continue(s),” “seek(s),” “estimate(s),” “goal(s),” “remain(s) optimistic,” “target(s),” “forecast(s),” “project(s),” “predict(s),” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “hope,” “can” and other words and terms of similar meaning or expression in connection with a discussion of future operations, financial performance or financial condition, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in such forward-looking statements. Information concerning factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements is contained in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“2024 Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 26, 2025. The risks identified in our 2024 Annual Report and in our other SEC filings are representative of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from what is expressed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release or as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, future dividend payments are within the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on numerous factors, including our financial condition, our capital requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors considers relevant.

Definitions of non-GAAP information and reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures

The company prepares its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America. Management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate its operations and profitability. Management also believes that disclosure of certain non-GAAP financial measures enhances investor understanding of our financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this report include: adjusted operating income, underlying loss ratio, underlying combined ratio, and adjusted book value per share. The company has provided the following definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures:

Adjusted operating income: Adjusted operating income is calculated by excluding net investment gains and losses, after applicable federal and state income taxes from net income (loss). Management believes adjusted operating income is a meaningful measure for evaluating insurance company performance and a useful supplement to GAAP information because it better represents the normal, ongoing performance of our business. Investors and equity analysts who invest in and report on the insurance industry and the company generally focus on this metric in their analyses.

Net income reconciliation
(Unaudited)Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data) 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Income statement data       
Net income (loss)$22,947  $(2,735) $40,647  $10,767 
Less: after-tax net investment gains (losses) (792)  (971)  (1,387)  (1,921)
Adjusted operating income (loss)$23,739  $(1,764) $42,034  $12,688 
Diluted earnings per share data       
Net income (loss)$0.87  $(0.11) $1.54  $0.42 
Less: after-tax net investment gains (losses) (0.03)  (0.04)  (0.06)  (0.07)
Adjusted operating income (loss)$0.90  $(0.07) $1.60  $0.49 


Underlying loss ratio and underlying combined ratio:
Underlying loss ratio represents the net loss ratio less the impacts of catastrophes and non-catastrophe prior year reserve development. The underlying combined ratio represents the combined ratio less the impacts of catastrophes and non-catastrophe prior year reserve development. The company believes that the underlying loss ratio and underlying combined ratio are meaningful measures to understand the underlying trends in the core business in the current accident year, removing the volatility of prior year impacts and catastrophes. Management believes separate discussions on catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development are important to understanding how the company is managing catastrophe risk and identifying developments in longer-tailed business.

Prior year reserve development is the increase (unfavorable) or decrease (favorable) in incurred loss and loss adjustment expense at the valuation dates for losses which occurred in previous calendar years. This measure excludes development on catastrophe losses.

Catastrophe losses is an operational measure which utilizes the designations of the Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) and is reported with losses and loss adjustment expense amounts net of reinsurance recoverables, unless specified otherwise. In addition to ISO catastrophes, we also include as catastrophes those events, which may include U.S. or international losses, that we believe are, or will be, material to our operations, either in amount or in number of claims made. Catastrophes are not predictable and are unique in terms of timing and financial impact. While management estimates catastrophe losses as incurred, due to the inherently unique nature of catastrophe losses, the impact in a reporting period is inclusive of catastrophes that occurred in the reporting period, as well as development on catastrophes that have occurred in prior periods.

Adjusted book value per share: Adjusted book value per share is calculated by dividing shareholders' equity, excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses, net of tax, by the number of common shares outstanding. Management believes adjusted book value per share is a meaningful measure for evaluating the company's net worth that is primarily attributable to our business operations, because it removes the effect of changing prices on invested assets that can fluctuate from period to period. Book value per share is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Book value per share reconciliation
(Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except per share data)June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
Shareholders' equity$845,668  $781,531 
Less: Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax (44,737)  (72,241)
Shareholders' equity, excluding net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax$890,405  $853,772 
    
Common shares outstanding (basic) 25,491   25,378 
Book value per share$33.18  $30.80 
Adjusted book value per share 34.93   33.64 
        

Certain performance measures

The company uses the following measure to evaluate its financial performance. Management believes a discussion of this measure provides financial statement users with a better understanding of the company’s results of operations. The company has provided the following definition:

Net written premium: Net written premium is frequently used by industry analysts and other recognized reporting sources to facilitate comparisons of the performance of insurance companies. Net written premium is the amount charged for insurance policy contracts issued and recognized on an annualized basis at the effective date of the policy. Management believes net written premium is a meaningful measure for evaluating insurance company sales performance and geographical expansion efforts. Net written premium for an insurance company consists of direct premiums written and premiums assumed, less premiums ceded. Net earned premium is calculated on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the respective policies. Unearned premium reserves are established for the portion of written premium applicable to the unexpired terms of the insurance policies in force. The difference between net earned premium and net written premium is the change in unearned premium and the change in prepaid reinsurance premiums.

Supplemental tables

Income statement
(Unaudited)Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Revenues       
Net earned premium$314,802  $287,569  $623,213  $568,428 
Net investment income 21,673   18,029   45,131   34,371 
Net investment gains (losses) (1,002)  (1,229)  (1,756)  (2,431)
Total revenues$335,473  $301,169  $666,588  $597,168 
        
Benefits, losses and expenses       
Losses and loss settlement expenses$193,732  $201,325  $383,428  $380,971 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 74,413   67,389   151,767   133,079 
Other underwriting expenses 35,307   34,613   74,893   67,078 
Interest expense 2,484   1,460   4,967   2,319 
Other non-underwriting expenses 335   152   477   1,207 
Total benefits, losses and expenses$306,271  $304,939  $615,532  $584,654 
        
Income (loss) before income taxes $29,202  $(3,770) $51,056  $12,514 
Federal income tax expense (benefit) 6,255   (1,035)  10,409   1,747 
Net income (loss)$22,947  $(2,735) $40,647  $10,767 


Net written premium by line of business
(Unaudited)Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2025  2024  2025  2024
Net written premium(1)       
Commercial lines:       
Other liability(2)$116,784 $103,974 $216,136 $193,836
Fire and allied lines(3) 74,564  62,721  139,519  133,374
Automobile 86,707  68,366  165,637  143,207
Workers’ compensation 22,206  16,822  41,195  33,902
Surety(4) 15,815  14,246  31,926  29,104
Miscellaneous 456  2,876  3,911  5,006
Total commercial lines$316,532 $269,005 $598,324 $538,429
        
Personal lines:       
Fire and allied lines(5)$6,855 $2,706 $8,140 $7,582
Automobile 1  1,084  419  1,084
Miscellaneous   1    3
Total personal lines$6,856 $3,791 $8,559 $8,669
Assumed reinsurance(6) 49,496  53,323  101,377  100,292
Total$372,884 $326,119 $708,260 $647,390

(1) Net written premium is a performance measure reflecting the amount charged for insurance policy contracts issued and recognized on an annualized basis at the effective date of the policy. See certain performance measures for additional information.
(2) Commercial lines “Other liability” is business insurance covering bodily injury and property damage arising from general business operations, accidents on the insured’s premises and products manufactured or sold.
(3) Commercial lines “Fire and allied lines” includes fire, allied lines, commercial multiple peril and inland marine.
(4) Commercial lines “Surety” previously referred to as “Fidelity and surety.”
(5) Personal lines “Fire and allied lines” includes fire, allied lines, homeowners and inland marine.
(6) Assumed reinsurance includes Funds at Lloyd's

 
Net earned premium, net losses and loss settlement expenses and net loss ratio by line of business
Three months ended June 30, 2025   2024 
   Net losses     Net losses  
   and loss     and loss  
 Net settlement Net Net settlement Net
(Unaudited)earned expenses loss earned expenses loss
(In thousands, except ratios)premium incurred ratio premium incurred ratio
Commercial lines           
Other liability$93,118 $73,305  78.7% $84,926 $70,702  83.3%
Fire and allied lines 66,522  33,043  49.7   63,643  39,402  61.9 
Automobile 69,147  40,024  57.9   57,690  44,790  77.6 
Workers’ compensation 15,259  8,555  56.1   13,515  8,402  62.2 
Surety 15,464  5,575  36.1   13,944  6,632  47.6 
Miscellaneous 2,975  2,032  68.3   2,172  946  43.6 
Total commercial lines$262,485 $162,534  61.9% $235,890 $170,874  72.4%
            
Personal lines           
Fire and allied lines$3,405 $1,134  33.3% $2,748 $1,206  43.9%
Automobile 362  232  64.1%  243  106  43.6%
Miscellaneous 1  (8) NM  3  (15) NM
Total personal lines$3,768 $1,358  36.0% $2,994 $1,297  43.3%
Assumed reinsurance 48,549  29,840  61.5   48,685  29,154  59.9 
Total$314,802 $193,732  61.5% $287,569 $201,325  70.1%

NM = Not meaningful

 
Net earned premium, net losses and loss settlement expenses and net loss ratio by line of business
Six months ended June 30, 2025   2024 
   Net losses     Net losses  
   and loss     and loss  
 Net settlement Net Net settlement Net
(Unaudited)earned expenses loss earned expenses loss
(In thousands, except ratios)premiums incurred ratio premiums incurred ratio
Commercial lines           
Other liability$182,257 $133,548  73.3% $165,323 $132,499 80.1%
Fire and allied lines 128,942  65,063  50.5   126,053  75,180 59.6 
Automobile 133,502  82,825  62.0   114,199  87,410 76.5 
Workers’ compensation 29,416  18,312  62.3   25,942  14,661 56.5 
Surety 31,195  9,950  31.9   28,848  10,193 35.3 
Miscellaneous 6,395  4,092  64.0   3,739  2,012 53.8 
Total commercial lines$511,707 $313,790  61.3% $464,104 $321,955 69.4%
            
Personal lines           
Fire and allied lines$4,665 $1,903  40.8% $7,643 $4,968 65.0%
Automobile 1,158  740  63.9%  243  110 45.3%
Miscellaneous 2  (41) NM  6  23 NM
Total personal lines$5,825 $2,602  44.7% $7,892 $5,101 64.6%
Assumed reinsurance 105,681  67,036  63.4   96,432  53,915 55.9 
Total$623,213 $383,428  61.5% $568,428 $380,971 67.0%

NM = Not meaningful


FAQ

What was United Fire Group's (UFCS) net income for Q2 2025?

UFCS reported net income of $22.9 million ($0.87 per diluted share) in Q2 2025, representing a $25.7 million increase from Q2 2024.

How much did UFCS's net written premium grow in Q2 2025?

UFCS's net written premium grew 14% to $372.9 million in Q2 2025, driven by strong production in core commercial lines.

What was UFCS's combined ratio in the second quarter of 2025?

UFCS's combined ratio improved 9.2 points to 96.4%, composed of a 57.6% underlying loss ratio, 5.5% catastrophe loss ratio, 1.6% favorable prior year reserve development, and 34.9% underwriting expense ratio.

How much did UFCS's net investment income increase in Q2 2025?

Net investment income increased 20% to $21.7 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to increased income from the fixed maturity portfolio.

What was UFCS's book value per share as of June 30, 2025?

UFCS's book value per share was $33.18 as of June 30, 2025, representing a $2.38 increase from December 31, 2024.
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