United Fire (UFCS) CFO receives 7,660-share RSU long-term grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Martin Eric J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

United Fire Group’s Chief Financial Officer Eric J. Martin reported an equity award of 7,660 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026. The award is described as a 2026 RSU long-term incentive grant priced at $38.53 per share equivalent, increasing his directly held stake to 41,726 shares.

The grant vests in three equal installments on each annual anniversary of the grant date, tying a portion of the CFO’s compensation to the company’s long-term performance and continued service over the multi‑year vesting period.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Martin Eric J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

118 2ND AVE SE

(Street)

CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52401

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED FIRE GROUP INC [ UFCS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A(1)		7,660	A	$38.53	41,726	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 2026 RSU LTIP grant. Grant vests in three equal installments, each on the annual anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	Sarah Madsen, as attorney in fact for Martin Eric J	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did UFCS report for its CFO Eric J. Martin?

United Fire Group’s CFO Eric J. Martin reported receiving 7,660 shares as a 2026 RSU long-term incentive grant. The award is in common stock and reflects equity-based compensation designed to align his interests with shareholders over a multi-year vesting period tied to continued service.

How many United Fire Group (UFCS) shares does the CFO hold after this grant?

After the 7,660-share award, CFO Eric J. Martin directly holds 41,726 shares of United Fire Group common stock. This updated ownership figure reflects his increased equity stake following the 2026 RSU long-term incentive grant reported in the recent insider ownership filing.

What are the vesting terms of the 2026 RSU LTIP grant at UFCS?

The 2026 RSU long-term incentive grant vests in three equal installments on each annual anniversary of the February 20, 2026 grant date. This structure spreads vesting over three years, encouraging ongoing employment and long-term alignment between the CFO and United Fire Group shareholders.

What price per share is associated with the UFCS CFO’s RSU grant?

The reported 7,660-share award for United Fire Group’s CFO uses a reference price of $38.53 per share. This price is typically used for valuation and reporting of the grant, helping quantify the size of the equity-based compensation at the time of the award.

Is the UFCS CFO’s 7,660-share award a purchase or a grant?

The 7,660-share transaction for United Fire Group’s CFO is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. It represents equity compensation under a long-term incentive plan rather than the CFO buying shares directly on the market with personal funds.