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United Fire Group, Inc. Declares a Common Stock Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per Share

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
  • This dividend will be payable September 16, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2022.
  • UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 218th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968.
  • 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.

Office Evolution's Flexible Workspaces Help Connect Chicago Business Professionals

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more Chicago-based companies looking for new ways to maintain productivity, innovation, and connection as the shift to remote and/or hybrid work takes hold, Office Evolution® has the perfect solution. The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Chicago by offering convenient and affordable coworking spaces close to home.

Key Points: 
  • The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Chicago by offering convenient and affordable coworking spaces close to home.
  • Office Evolution is part of United Franchise Group's Coworks division, which provides the largest privately owned affiliated coworking network of flexible office space franchises in the world.
  • The four Office Evolution Chicago-area locations are situated between the business hubs that represent Chicago's diverse business communities.
  • Office Evolution is serious about supporting small business owners the Dreamers, Risk-Takers and Doers who dare to chase their passions.

United Fire Group Chief Operating Officer Mike Wilkins to Retire

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (UFG or the Company) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Wilkins will retire on Friday, Sept. 30.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (UFG or the Company) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Wilkins will retire on Friday, Sept. 30.
  • Mr. Wilkins spent his entire career at UFG, serving in several IT and underwriting roles before being named COO in 2014.
  • In July, UFG named insurance executive Kevin Leidwinger as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2022 Second Quarter Earnings Call

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2022 second quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on August 4, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2022 second quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on August 4, 2022.
  • An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central time on that date to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2022 second quarter results.
  • The event will be archived and available for digital replay through August 18, 2022.
  • A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

UFG names industry leader Kevin Leidwinger as its new President and CEO

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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An insurance executive with more than 30 years in the industry, Mr. Leidwinger will join the Company on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • An insurance executive with more than 30 years in the industry, Mr. Leidwinger will join the Company on Monday, August 22, 2022.
  • Prior to being named CEO of UFG, Mr. Leidwinger served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CNA Commercial, which is located in Chicago.
  • "Kevin is an insurance veteran that is the best fit to lead UFG," said Jim Noyce, Chairman of the UFG Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Leidwinger joins UFG as President and CEO after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.

Office Evolution's Flexible Workspaces Help Connect Los Angeles Businesses

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more Los Angeles-based companies looking for new ways to maintain productivity, innovation, and connection as the shift to remote or hybrid work persists, Office Evolution® has the perfect solution. The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by offering convenient and affordable coworking spaces close to home.

Key Points: 
  • The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by offering convenient and affordable coworking spaces close to home.
  • According to calmatters.org , small businesses make up 43% of the local workforce in Los Angeles County, showcasing how important having flexible workspaces closer to home is for the area.
  • This transition from traditional workspaces to more flexible options in suburban markets has positioned Office Evolution perfectly for growth.
  • "As professionals continue to navigate what kind of work schedule is best for them, having access to Office Evolution's flexible office space is a huge benefit in a large city like Los Angeles."

Office Evolution Continues Growth Across the U.S. with New Openings

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While companies throughout the U.S. look for new ways to maintain productivity, innovation, and connection in remote work settings, Office Evolution® has provided them with the perfect solution. The brand is continuing its rapid national expansion through the announcement of several new locations expected to open in 2022. These new additions will be located in New Jersey, Texas, Idaho, and Michigan and will work towards fulfilling the brand's goal of providing accessible coworking spaces across the country. The new Office Evolution locations will be making their debut in:

Key Points: 
  • "Small business growth is skyrocketing, and there is no one better to help small businesses in achieving their goals than Office Evolution's franchise owners.
  • Office Evolution is part of the United Franchise Group (UFG) Coworks division, which provides the largest privately owned affiliated coworking network of flexible office space franchises in the world.
  • This transition from traditional workspaces to more flexible options in suburban markets has positioned Office Evolution perfectly for ongoing growth.
  • Office Evolution is serious about supporting small business owners the Dreamers, Risk-Takers and Doers who dare to chase their passions.

United Fire Group, Inc. Reports on Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company" or "UFG") announced today that shareholders elected one Class C and four Class B Directors to our 12-member board of directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 18, 2022.

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  • Pursuant to this policy, Mary Quass submitted her resignation as a director effective as of the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on May 18, 2022.
  • The Company is pleased to announce the following officer elections at its subsidiary United Fire & Casualty Company effective May 18, 2022:
    United Fire & Casualty Company elected Joshua Baron as Vice President.
  • United Fire & Casualty Company, United Fire & Indemnity Company, and Financial Pacific Insurance Company elected Bradley Hance as Assistant Vice President.
  • 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.

United Fire Group, Inc. Approves a Dividend Increase and Declares a Common Stock Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per Share

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") approved a dividend increase of 6.7 percent over the previous quarterly dividend and declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") approved a dividend increase of 6.7 percent over the previous quarterly dividend and declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
  • This dividend will be payable June 17, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2022.
  • UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 217th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968.
  • 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.

Office Evolution's Flexible Workspaces Helps Connect Northern Virginia and Washington DC Area Businesses

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While companies throughout the Washington, D.C. area look for new ways to maintain productivity, innovation, and connection in remote work settings, Office Evolution provides them with the perfect solution. The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help both small businesses and entrepreneurs in Virginia by offering them affordable coworking spaces close to home.

Key Points: 
  • According to fairfaxcountyeda.org , more than 90 percent of local businesses in Northern Virginia are small ones, showcasing how important having flexible workspaces closer to home is for the area.
  • "In northern Virginia, we make it convenient for local, small businesses to easily find office space," said Mark Hemmeter, Founder and CEO of Office Evolution.
  • "With locations throughout the area, businesses can easily tap into our flexible workspace options and secure the space they need to be successful."
  • Now that travel for business is back, having access to a large network of flexible office space is a strategic advantage, especially in influential areas like Virginia and Washington DC."