Every 8-K that United Fire Group Inc. (UFCS) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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UNITED FIRE GROUP INC (UFCS) reported that its board of directors declared a $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. The company notes a long history of quarterly dividend payments dating back to March 1968.
The board also appointed Teresa (Terri) Brown as a Class C independent director, effective August 21, 2026, and named her to the Risk Management and Audit Committees. With her appointment, the board will consist of 12 members. Brown brings over 35 years of property and casualty insurance experience, including senior roles at Grange Insurance, Allstate, Aviva USA, Safeco Insurance and Travelers Insurance, and currently serves as a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $33.4 million or $1.29 per diluted share, a 45% increase over the prior year. Adjusted operating income rose 42% to $33.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share. Net written premium grew 9% to $406.4 million, while net earned premium increased 12.5%.
The combined ratio improved 1.1 points year over year to 95.3%, including an underlying combined ratio of 92.6%, catastrophe loss ratio of 2.7%, and no prior-year reserve development. Net investment income increased 33% to $28.9 million. Book value per share rose $1.14 to $38.02 as of June 30, 2026, and adjusted book value per share increased $1.85 to $39.72. Return on equity was 13.2% for the first six months of 2026. Management highlighted these as record net income, record net written premium, and the best second-quarter combined ratio in more than 15 years. The company also declared and paid a $0.20 per share cash dividend during the quarter.
United Fire Group, Inc. announced plans for its second quarter 2026 earnings disclosure. Earnings results will be released after the market closes on August 3, 2026, followed by an earnings call on August 4, 2026 at 9 a.m. CT for analysts, shareholders and other interested parties.
The company will offer live access via teleconference and webcast, with teleconference replay available through August 11, 2026 and an archived audio webcast available for one year. United Fire Group writes property and casualty insurance nationwide and works with approximately 850 independent agencies, with group members rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
United Fire Group, Inc. reports that shareholders approved amendments to its Non-Employee Director Stock Plan at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026. The amendments increase the number of shares available for future awards under the plan from 450,000 to 865,114.
The amendments also extend the plan’s expiration date from December 31, 2029 to December 31, 2034, providing a longer runway for granting equity awards to non-employee directors. The first amendment to the plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting and several capital actions. Shareholders elected five Class A directors to three-year terms ending in 2029, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and amended the 2021 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan to increase share availability and extend it to December 31, 2034.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable June 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. It also extended the current Share Repurchase Program to August 31, 2028 and increased the number of common shares authorized for repurchase to 2 million.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported a much stronger first quarter of 2026, with net income rising 70% to $30.1 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, and adjusted operating income up 65% to $30.3 million, or $1.16 per diluted share.
Net earned premium grew 11.2% to $343.0 million and net written premium increased 12.4% to $376.9 million, driven by core commercial lines growth and higher renewal pricing. The combined ratio improved to 95.6% from 99.4%, helped by a lower expense ratio and reduced catastrophe losses, while net investment income rose 15% to $27.0 million.
Return on equity increased to 12.7% from 8.9%, book value per share inched up to $37.06, and adjusted book value per share reached $38.61 as of March 31, 2026. The company also paid a $0.20 per share cash dividend during the quarter.
United Fire Group, Inc. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. An earnings conference call to discuss these results will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. CT.
Investors and analysts can join the teleconference by calling toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (or international 1-412-542-4184) and requesting the United Fire Group call, or listen via webcast through the company’s investor relations website. A replay will be available by phone through May 13, 2026, and the archived webcast will remain accessible for one year.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported significantly stronger results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and raised its dividend. Fourth quarter net income rose to $38.4 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, with adjusted operating income of $1.50 per share and an improved combined ratio of 92.3%.
For full year 2025, net income increased to $118.2 million, or $4.48 per diluted share, and adjusted operating income was $4.60 per share. Net written premium grew 9% to $1.35 billion, net investment income rose 19% to $97.5 million, and the combined ratio improved to 94.8% from 99.2%, reflecting better underwriting and lower catastrophe losses.
Return on equity reached 13.7%, while book value per share increased to $36.88 and adjusted book value per share to $37.87. The board declared a 25% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, from $0.16 to $0.20 per share, payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 24, 2026.
United Fire Group, Inc. announced plans to release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on February 10, 2026. The company will hold an earnings conference call on February 11, 2026 to discuss the results with investors and analysts.
The timing and details were provided in a press release dated January 26, 2026, which is included as an exhibit. This update is a scheduling notice and does not itself include financial results or guidance.
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025. The company also noted that a related press release dated November 21, 2025 has been issued and included as an exhibit.
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) furnished an 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
The company noted this information is being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. No additional financial details are included in this report.
United Fire Group (UFCS) announced it will release its third quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and will host an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
The announcement was provided via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The company noted the information is furnished under Item 8.01 and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
United Fire Group, Inc. entered into its standard Change in Control Severance Agreement with SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer Steven D. Hernandez, effective August 28, 2025. This agreement applies if there is both a change in control of the company and a termination of his employment by the company without cause.
Under these circumstances, Mr. Hernandez would be entitled to a cash severance equal to 1.5 times his highest annual base salary plus target annual incentive compensation, continued insurance benefits for 18 months, and full vesting of his long-term incentive awards with performance goals deemed met at the target level. The agreement also includes an 18‑month non‑competition obligation and provides certain outplacement services to assist in a post-employment transition.
United Fire Group, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025, providing ongoing cash returns to common stock investors.