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Director James Noyce receives 2,082 United Fire (UFCS) shares as grant

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Fire Group director James Noyce reported a stock grant that increased his direct holdings. On May 20, 2026, he acquired 2,082 shares of United Fire Group common stock as a grant, award, or other acquisition valued at $48.04 per share.

After this compensation-related transaction, Noyce directly owned 32,818 shares of United Fire Group common stock. The filing shows an acquisition only, with no open-market buying or selling activity disclosed in this report.

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Insider NOYCE JAMES
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,082 $48.04 $100K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,818 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares granted 2,082 shares Common Stock grant on May 20, 2026
Grant price per share $48.04 per share Reported transaction price for the stock grant
Shares owned after transaction 32,818 shares Direct holdings of James Noyce following the grant
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative common stock
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative""
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
NOYCE JAMES

(Last)(First)(Middle)
118 2ND AVE SE

(Street)
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA 52401

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED FIRE GROUP INC [ UFCS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/20/2026A2,082A$48.0432,818D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
Sarah Madsen, as attorney in fact for Noyce James W05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did United Fire Group (UFCS) report for James Noyce?

United Fire Group reported that director James Noyce acquired 2,082 shares of common stock as a grant or award. The Form 4 classifies this as a non-derivative, compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many United Fire Group (UFCS) shares does James Noyce hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, director James Noyce directly holds 32,818 shares of United Fire Group common stock. This total reflects the addition of 2,082 granted shares disclosed in the Form 4 dated May 20, 2026.

Was the United Fire Group (UFCS) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as “A” on Form 4, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock, indicating a compensation-related share award rather than a market trade.

What price per share is reported for James Noyce’s United Fire Group (UFCS) stock grant?

The filing reports a value of $48.04 per share for the 2,082 United Fire Group common shares granted to director James Noyce. This figure is provided as the transaction price per share in the Form 4.

Does the United Fire Group (UFCS) Form 4 show any derivative securities for James Noyce?

The Form 4 does not list any derivative securities for James Noyce. The derivativeSummary section is empty, and the only reported transaction involves non-derivative common stock acquired as a grant or award.