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United Fire Group, Inc. reports third quarter 2025 results

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United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reported third quarter 2025 results with net income $39.2M ($1.49 diluted) and adjusted operating income $39.5M ($1.50 diluted).

Key operating metrics: net written premium $328.2M (+7%), combined ratio 91.9% (improved 6.3 pts), underlying combined ratio 90.6%, and return on equity 12.7% through nine months. Book value per share rose to $35.22 and adjusted book value to $36.34 as of September 30, 2025. Net investment income was $26.0M (+6.3%), and core commercial lines NWP grew 22%.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre 2025 con utile netto di 39,2 milioni di dollari (1,49 dollari diluiti) e utile operativo rettificato di 39,5 milioni di dollari (1,50 dollari diluiti).

Indicatori operativi chiave: premi netti scritti di 328,2 milioni di dollari (+7%), rapporto combinato 91,9% (migliorato di 6,3 punti), rapporto combinato sottostante 90,6%, e rendimento del capitale proprio (ROE) 12,7% nei nove mesi. Il valore contabile per azione è salito a 35,22 dollari e il valore contabile rettificato a 36,34 dollari al 30 settembre 2025. Il reddito netto da investimenti è stato di 26,0 milioni di dollari (+6,3%), e le linee commerciali principali di NWP sono cresciute del 22%.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) reportó resultados del tercer trimestre de 2025 con ingreso neto de 39,2 millones de dólares (1,49 diluido) y ingreso operativo ajustado de 39,5 millones de dólares (1,50 diluido).

Métricas operativas clave: prima neta emitida de 328,2 millones de dólares (+7%), ratio combinado 91,9% (mejora de 6,3 puntos), ratio combinado subyacente 90,6%, y rendimiento sobre el patrimonio 12,7% en nueve meses. El valor contable por acción subió a 35,22 dólares y el valor contable ajustado a 36,34 dólares al 30 de septiembre de 2025. El ingreso neto por inversiones fue de 26,0 millones (+6,3%), y las NWP de las líneas comerciales centrales crecieron 22%.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS)는 2025년 3분기 실적을 발표했으며 순이익 3,920만 달러 (희석 주당 1.49)와 조정 영업 이익 3,950만 달러 (희석 주당 1.50)을 기록했습니다.

주요 운영 지표: 순 작성 보험료 3억 2820만 달러 (+7%), 종합 손해율 91.9% (6.3포인트 개선), 기초 종합손해율 90.6%, 그리고 9개월 동안 주주지분이익률(ROE) 12.7%입니다. 9월 30일 기준 주당 장부가치는 35.22달러로 올랐고 조정 장부가치는 36.34달러였습니다. 순 투자 수익은 2600만 달러 (+6.3%), 주요 상업용 라인의 NWP도 22% 증가했습니다.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq : UFCS) a publié les résultats du troisième trimestre 2025 avec un bénéfice net de 39,2 M$ (1,49 dilué) et un résultat d'exploitation ajusté de 39,5 M$ (1,50 dilué).

Métriques opérationnelles clés : primes nettes écrites de 328,2 M$ (+7%), ratio combiné 91,9% (amélioration de 6,3 points), ratio combiné sous-jacent 90,6%, et rendement des capitaux propres 12,7% sur neuf mois. La valeur comptable par action a augmenté à 35,22 $ et la valeur comptable ajustée à 36,34 $ au 30 septembre 2025. Le revenu net d'investissements était de 26,0 M$ (+6,3%), et les NWP des lignes commerciales principales ont crû de 22%.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) berichtete über die Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2025 mit einem Nettogewinn von 39,2 Mio. USD (1,49 verwässert) und einem bereinigten operativen Ergebnis von 39,5 Mio. USD (1,50 verwässert).

Wichtige operative Kennzahlen: Nettoprämie geschrieben 328,2 Mio. USD (+7%), Combined Ratio 91,9% (Verbesserung um 6,3 Punkte), underlying Combined Ratio 90,6%, und ROE 12,7% über neun Monate. Buchwert pro Aktie stieg auf 35,22 USD und bereinigter Buchwert auf 36,34 USD zum 30. September 2025. Nettoeinkommen aus Investitionen betrug 26,0 Mio. USD (+6,3%), und Core Commercial Lines NWP wuchs um 22%.

United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS) أبلغت عن نتائج الربع الثالث من 2025 بصافي دخل قدره 39.2 مليون دولار (1.49 مخففاً للسهم) ودخل تشغيلي معدّل قدره 39.5 مليون دولار (1.50 مخففاً للسهم).

المؤشرات التشغيلية الأساسية: الأقساط المكتوبة الصافية 328.2 مليون دولار (+7%), نسبة المجمّع 91.9% (تحسن بمقدار 6.3 نقاط)، النسبة المجمعة الأساسية 90.6%, والعائد على حقوق الملكية 12.7% على مدى تسعة أشهر. ارتفع القيم الدفترية للسهم إلى 35.22 دولاراً والقيمة الدفترية المعدلة إلى 36.34 دولاراً حتى 30 سبتمبر 2025. دخل الاستثمار الصافي كان 26.0 مليون دولار (+6.3%), ونمت NWP لخطوط الأعمال التجارية الأساسية بمقدار 22%.

Positive
  • Net income increased $19.4M to $39.2M
  • Net written premium +7% to $328.2M
  • Combined ratio improved 6.3 points to 91.9%
  • Core commercial lines NWP +22%
  • Book value per share +$4.42 to $35.22
  • Return on equity 12.7% through nine months
Negative
  • Net unrealized investment losses after-tax $(28.5)M at 9/30/2025
  • Net investment losses of $(405)K in Q3 2025

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Strong quarter: higher premiums, improved combined ratio, and rising book value drive materially better profitability year‑to‑date.

United Fire Group reported a third quarter net income of $39.2 million ($1.49 per diluted share) and adjusted operating income of $39.5 million ($1.50 per diluted share), driven by a 7 increase in net written premium to $328.2 million and net investment income growth to $26.0 million. The company achieved a third quarter combined ratio of 91.9, improved 6.3 points year‑over‑year, with an underlying combined ratio of 90.6 and an underlying loss ratio of 56.0. Book value per share rose to $35.22, and adjusted book value per share to $36.34 as of September 30, 2025.

The business mechanism is clear: top‑line growth from higher renewal premiums and new business (rates up 5.8, average renewal premiums +7.1) combined with disciplined expense management produced underwriting margin improvement and higher investment income (fixed maturities interest up to $21,874 thousand). Risks and dependencies are stated explicitly: results rely on continued rate achievement, favorable frequency/large‑loss experience and modest catastrophe activity (catastrophe ratio 1.3 this quarter). Reserve development was neutral, so reserve adequacy did not boost or drag the quarter.

Concrete items to watch include the company’s ability to sustain rate and retention trends, future catastrophe activity versus the current low 1.3 level, and quarterly investment income trends as yields and portfolio actions affect fixed maturity income; relevant near‑term dates include the earnings call on November 5, 2025 and the archived replay through November 12, 2025. Overall, the disclosed metrics point to a materially positive quarter and improved year‑to‑date performance.

Third quarter net income of $1.49 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $1.50 per diluted share

Third quarter 2025 highlights compared to third quarter 2024, unless otherwise noted:(1)

  • Net income increased $19.4 million to $39.2 million.
  • Net investment income increased 6.3% to $26.0 million.
  • Combined ratio improved 6.3 points to 91.9%; composed of an underlying loss ratio of 56.0%, catastrophe loss ratio of 1.3%, no prior year reserve development, and underwriting expense ratio of 34.6%.
  • Underlying combined ratio improved 3.2 points to 90.6%.
  • Net written premium(2) increased 7% to $328.2 million.
  • Book value per share increased $4.42 to $35.22 as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024.
  • Adjusted book value per share increased $2.70 to $36.34 as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024.
  • Return on equity of 12.7% as of September 30, 2025.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, with net income increasing $19.4 million over the prior year to $39.2 million ($1.49 per diluted share) and adjusted operating income increasing $18.4 million over the prior year to $39.5 million ($1.50 per diluted share).

In the third quarter, net written premium grew 7% to $328.2 million led by continued strong production in core commercial lines. Retention and new business volume were strongly above prior year levels with rates increasing 5.8%.

The third quarter combined ratio improved 6.3 points to 91.9%. The underlying loss ratio improved 1.9 points to 56.0%, reflecting the ongoing benefits of continued rate achievement and favorable frequency trends coupled with favorable large loss experience. The catastrophe loss ratio improved 3.1 points to 1.3% on relatively light third quarter catastrophe activity. Prior year reserve development was neutral overall with favorable development across several lines of business enabling continued proactive reinforcement of casualty reserves. The underwriting expense ratio improved 1.3 points to 34.6% due to continued focus on disciplined expense management and business growth. Net investment income increased $1.5 million to $26.0 million, including 17% growth in fixed maturity income.

“UFG delivered another quarter of outstanding results, achieving the best third quarter combined ratio in nearly 20 years while growing net written premium to a third quarter record of $328 million,” said President and CEO Kevin Leidwinger. “The ongoing strategic steps we have taken to deepen our underwriting expertise, evolve our capabilities, better align with our distribution partners and improve our investment returns contributed to a return on equity of 12.7% through the first nine months of 2025, marking the company’s best year-to-date financial performance in almost two decades. The work we have done over the past three years to transform the company continues to materialize in our financial and operational performance. As we remain focused on the execution of our strategic business plan, UFG is well positioned to navigate the evolving industry dynamics and carry the momentum we have built through the end of the year and into 2026.”

(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
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except ratios and per share data)2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net earned premium$328,431  $300,185  $951,644  $868,613 
Net written premium 328,212   305,551   1,036,472   952,941 
        
Combined ratio:       
Net loss ratio 57.3%  62.3%  60.1%  65.4%
Underwriting expense ratio 34.6%  35.9%  35.8%  35.5%
Combined ratio 91.9%  98.2%  95.9%  100.9%
        
Additional ratios:       
Net loss ratio 57.3%  62.3%  60.1%  65.4%
Catastrophes 1.3%  4.4%  3.9%  6.7%
Reserve development %  %  (0.5
)%
  %
Underlying loss ratio (non-GAAP) 56.0%  57.9%  56.7%  58.7%
Underwriting expense ratio 34.6%  35.9%  35.8%  35.5%
Underlying combined ratio (non-GAAP) 90.6%  93.8%  92.5%  94.2%
        
Net investment income$25,992  $24,459  $71,123  $58,830 
Net investment gains (losses) (405)  (1,680)  (2,161)  (4,111)
Net income (loss) 39,190   19,748   79,837   30,515 
Adjusted operating income (loss) 39,510   21,075   81,544   33,764 
        
Net income (loss) per diluted share$1.49  $0.76  $3.03  $1.18 
Adjusted operating income (loss) per diluted share 1.50   0.81   3.10   1.30 
        
Return on equity(2)     12.7%  5.4%
            

(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.

Third quarter 2025 results:
(All comparisons vs. third quarter 2024, unless noted otherwise)

Net written premium and net earned premium increased by 7% and 9%, respectively. Core commercial lines net written premium increased 22% supported by increased pricing, improved retention and higher new business. Overall, average renewal premiums increased 7.1% with rates increasing 5.8% and exposure changes of 1.2%. Excluding the workers' compensation line of business, the overall average increase in renewal premiums was 8.1%, with 6.5% from rate increases and 1.5% from exposure changes.

The third quarter combined ratio improved 6.3 points to 91.9% compared to 98.2% in the prior year quarter, driven by the following:

  • The underlying loss ratio improved 1.9 points to 56.0%, reflecting sustained lower frequency and earned rate achievement as well as favorable large loss experience compared to historical levels.
  • Catastrophe losses improved 3.1 points to 1.3%, below both the five-year and 10-year historical averages.
  • Prior year reserve development, excluding catastrophe losses, was neutral for the third quarter of 2025.
  • The underwriting expense ratio of 34.6% improved 1.3 points mainly driven by continued focus on disciplined expense management and business growth.

Net investment income was $26.0 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.5 million or 6.3%. Income from the fixed maturity portfolio increased by $3.2 million as a result of portfolio management actions and investing at higher rates. Other income increased $1.2 million driven by interest on cash and cash equivalents. This was partially offset by lower income on other long-term investments of $2.7 million compared to $5.4 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Investment results
(Unaudited)Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except average yields)2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Investment income:       
Interest on fixed maturities$21,874  $18,719  $64,300  $49,826 
Dividends on equity securities          341 
Income (loss) on other long-term investments 2,655   5,408   4,584   5,789 
Other 4,381   3,173   11,415   11,259 
Total investment income$28,910  $27,300  $80,299  $67,215 
Less investment expenses 2,918   2,841   9,176   8,385 
Net investment income$25,992  $24,459  $71,123  $58,830 
        
Average yields on fixed income securities pre-tax(1) 4.37%  3.97%  4.29%  3.63%
                

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

Balance sheet

 September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
  
(In thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)  
Invested assets$2,271,062  $2,093,094 
Cash 233,737   200,949 
Total assets 3,753,912   3,488,469 
Losses and loss settlement expenses 1,882,067   1,796,782 
Total liabilities 2,855,201   2,706,938 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), after-tax (28,514)  (72,241)
Total stockholders’ equity 898,711   781,531 
    
Book value per share$35.22  $30.80 
Adjusted book value per share(1) 36.34   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 $35.22, an increase of $4.42 per share, or 14.4%, 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2025.

Capital management

During the third quarter of 2025, the company declared and paid a $0.16 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record as of August 29, 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, November 5, 2025, to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the company’s third 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 November 12, 2025. The replay access information is toll-free 1-855-669-9658 (international 1-412-317-0088); conference ID no. 1882349.

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=8tZhw108. 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
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Income statement data       
Net income (loss)$39,190  $19,748  $79,837  $30,515 
Less: after-tax net investment gains (losses) (320)  (1,327)  (1,707)  (3,249)
Adjusted operating income (loss)$39,510  $21,075  $81,544  $33,764 
Diluted earnings per share data       
Net income (loss)$1.49  $0.76  $3.03  $1.18 
Less: after-tax net investment gains (losses) (0.01)  (0.05)  (0.07)  (0.12)
Adjusted operating income (loss)$1.50  $0.81  $3.10  $1.30 
                

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)September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
Shareholders' equity$                     898,711   $                    781,531 
Less: Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax                         (28,514)                         (72,241)
Shareholders' equity, excluding net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax$                     927,225   $                    853,772 
    
Common shares outstanding (basic)                           25,514                             25,378 
Book value per share$                          35.22   $                         30.80 
Adjusted book value per share                             36.34                               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
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands)2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Revenues       
Net earned premium$328,431  $300,185  $951,644  $868,613 
Net investment income 25,992   24,459   71,123   58,830 
Net investment gains (losses) (405)  (1,680)  (2,161)  (4,111)
Other income (loss)          (3,200)
Total revenues$354,018  $322,964  $1,020,606  $920,132 
        
Benefits, losses and expenses       
Losses and loss settlement expenses$188,180  $187,148  $571,608  $568,119 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 81,513   71,425   233,280   204,504 
Other underwriting expenses 32,124   36,454   107,017   103,532 
Interest expense 3,118   2,481   8,085   4,800 
Other non-underwriting expenses 407   481   884   1,688 
Total benefits, losses and expenses$305,342  $297,989  $920,874  $882,643 
        
Income (loss) before income taxes$48,676  $24,975  $99,732  $37,489 
Federal income tax expense (benefit) 9,486   5,227   19,895   6,974 
Net income (loss)$39,190  $19,748  $79,837  $30,515 
                


Net written premium by line of business
(Unaudited)Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands)2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net written premium(1)       
Commercial lines:       
Other liability(2)$97,916 $85,110 $314,052 $278,946
Fire and allied lines(3) 66,403  66,219  205,922  199,593
Automobile 73,831  61,274  239,468  204,481
Workers’ compensation 18,166  13,925  59,361  47,827
Surety(4) 15,877  13,407  47,803  42,511
Miscellaneous 632  4,879  4,543  9,885
Total commercial lines$272,825 $244,814 $871,149 $783,243
        
Personal lines:       
Fire and allied lines(5)$7,164 $2,815 $15,304 $10,397
Automobile 46  601  465  1,685
Miscellaneous   2    5
Total personal lines$7,210 $3,418 $15,769 $12,087
Assumed reinsurance(6) 48,177  57,319  149,554  157,611
Total$328,212 $305,551 $1,036,472 $952,941
            

(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 September 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$101,540 $73,890  72.8% $86,688 $68,495  79.0%
Fire and allied lines 64,071  23,537  36.7   64,070  34,113  53.2 
Automobile 74,696  42,033  56.3   62,489  22,214  35.5 
Workers’ compensation 17,657  12,295  69.6   13,959  14,630  104.8 
Surety 16,909  4,422  26.2   15,900  4,799  30.2 
Miscellaneous 2,299  1,030  44.8   2,840  3,104  109.3 
Total commercial lines$277,172 $157,207  56.7% $245,946 $147,355  59.9%
            
Personal lines           
Fire and allied lines$5,211 $2,323  44.6% $2,780 $(1,753) (63.1)%
Automobile 364  232  63.7%  332  198  59.6%
Miscellaneous   (6) NM   2  171  NM 
Total personal lines$5,575 $2,549  45.7% $3,114 $(1,384) (44.4)%
Assumed reinsurance 45,684  28,424  62.2   51,125  41,177  80.5 
Total$328,431 $188,180  57.3% $300,185 $187,148  62.3%
                    

NM = Not meaningful

Net earned premium, net losses and loss settlement expenses and net loss ratio by line of business
Nine months ended September 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$283,797 $207,438  73.1% $252,011 $200,980 79.8%
Fire and allied lines 193,013  88,600  45.9   190,123  109,293 57.5 
Automobile 208,198  124,858  60.0   176,688  109,624 62.0 
Workers’ compensation 47,073  30,607  65.0   39,901  29,291 73.4 
Surety 48,104  14,372  29.9   44,748  14,992 33.5 
Miscellaneous 8,694  5,122  58.9   6,579  5,131 78.0 
Total commercial lines$788,879 $470,997  59.7% $710,050 $469,311 66.1%
            
Personal lines           
Fire and allied lines$9,876 $4,226  42.8% $10,423 $3,215 30.8%
Automobile 1,522  972  63.9%  575  308 53.6%
Miscellaneous 2  (47) NM   8  193 NM 
Total personal lines$11,400 $5,151  45.2% $11,006 $3,716 33.8%
Assumed reinsurance 151,365  95,460  63.1   147,557  95,092 64.4 
Total$951,644 $571,608  60.1% $868,613 $568,119 65.4%
                   

NM = Not meaningful


FAQ

What was United Fire Group's net income and EPS for Q3 2025 (UFCS)?

Net income was $39.2M, or $1.49 per diluted share for Q3 2025.

How did UFCS's combined ratio change in Q3 2025 versus Q3 2024?

The combined ratio improved 6.3 points to 91.9% in Q3 2025.

What was United Fire Group's net written premium for Q3 2025 (UFCS)?

Net written premium was $328.2M, up 7% year-over-year.

How much did UFCS's book value per share increase by September 30, 2025?

Book value per share rose by $4.42 to $35.22 since December 31, 2024.

What was UFCS's return on equity through the first nine months of 2025?

Return on equity was reported at 12.7% through September 30, 2025.

Did United Fire Group report any investment income changes in Q3 2025?

Yes; net investment income increased 6.3% to $26.0M in Q3 2025.

When is United Fire Group's Q3 2025 earnings call and how can investors access it?

The earnings call is Nov 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT; access via toll-free dial-in or the company's investor relations webcast.
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