Today, the Board of
Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. UFCS (the "Company" or "UFG")
approved a dividend increase of 11 percent and declared a common stock
quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. This dividend will be payable June
16, 2014, for shareholders of record as of June 2, 2014.
"UFG has consistently paid a quarterly dividend since March 1968," stated
Randy Ramlo, president and chief executive officer. "The actions of our Board
today to increase the dividend will further enhance our commitment to
long-term shareholder value as well as help to create a competitive total
return to our shareholders."
About United Fire Group, Inc.:
Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, United Fire Group, Inc.,
through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of
writing property and casualty insurance and life insurance as well as selling
annuities.
Through our subsidiaries, we are licensed as a property and casualty insurer
in 43 states, plus the District of Columbia, and we are represented by
approximately 1,200 independent insurance agencies. The United Fire pooled
group is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Our subsidiary, United Life Insurance Company, is licensed in 37 states,
represented by approximately 1,000 independent life insurance agencies and
rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
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