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United Fire Group, Inc. reports on annual meeting of shareholders

1. Shareholders elected three new Class B directors at the annual meeting. 2. Directors include executives from diverse backgrounds in IT and finance. 3. Ernst & Young LLP retained as the accounting firm for 2025. 4. Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. 5. UFG holds an 'A-' rating, indicating robust financial health.

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Director elections typically do not lead to immediate stock price changes. Historical precedents show little direct correlation between board elections and stock performance.

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While governance changes can affect strategic direction, the immediate impact on stock isn't evident. Shareholder approval of executive compensation is routine and not typically a market mover.

Why No Impact?

The board election does not directly affect company operations or outlook in the short-term. Future strategic changes by new directors may need to develop over time.

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May 21, 2025 16:00 ET  | Source: United Fire Group, Inc Director elections to the board of directors announced Director elections to the board of directors CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced today that its shareholders elected three Class B directors to its 11-member board of directors at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2025. The following individuals were each elected as Class B directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2028: John-Paul Besong, retired chief information officer executive.Matthew R. Foran, co-founder and president of Stoic Lane, Inc.James W. Noyce, retired insurance and financial services executive. In other official business, shareholders: Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers. About UFG Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. AM Best assigns a rating of "A-" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com. Contact: Investor relationsEmail: ir@unitedfiregroup.com Media inquiries Email: news@unitedfiregroup.com

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