United Fire Group Inc (UFCS) CFO has RSU tax-withholding of 1,089 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Fire Group Inc’s Chief Financial Officer Eric J Martin reported a tax-related share disposition. On the RSU vesting date, 1,089 shares of common stock were withheld at $38.53 per share to cover tax liabilities, classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After this transaction, Martin directly owned 34,066 shares of United Fire Group common stock.

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)
02/21/2026

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	02/21/2026		F(1)		1,089	D	$38.53	34,066	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. Represents payment of tax liability by withholding shares incident to the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSU").

Remarks:

	Sarah Madsen, as attorney in fact for Martin Eric J	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did United Fire Group (UFCS) disclose in this Form 4 for Eric J Martin?

United Fire Group reported that CFO Eric J Martin had 1,089 shares of common stock withheld to cover taxes upon RSU vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade, and reflects routine equity compensation administration.

How many United Fire Group (UFCS) shares were withheld and at what price?

The filing shows 1,089 shares of United Fire Group common stock were withheld at a price of $38.53 per share. These shares satisfied tax liabilities associated with vesting restricted stock units granted to the Chief Financial Officer.

Is Eric J Martin’s Form 4 transaction a stock sale in the open market?

No, the transaction is not an open-market sale. The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are withheld by the company to pay tax liabilities when restricted stock units vest, a common feature of equity compensation plans.

How many United Fire Group (UFCS) shares does Eric J Martin own after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Eric J Martin directly owns 34,066 shares of United Fire Group common stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct holdings following the withholding of 1,089 shares to cover associated RSU tax obligations.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the United Fire Group (UFCS) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. In this case, United Fire Group withheld 1,089 shares from CFO Eric J Martin upon RSU vesting to satisfy his related tax obligations.