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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2012
United Fire Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa | 001-34257 | 45-2302834 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
118 Second Avenue, S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 52407 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (319) 399-5700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |
Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 20, 2012, United Fire Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its preliminary first quarter 2012 pre-tax catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, related to storms that hit mid-western and southeastern states the last week of February. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) | None. |
(b) | None. |
(c) | None. |
(d) | Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are furnished herewith
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated March 20, 2012. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC. | ||
Date: March 20, 2012 | By: | /s/ Randy A. Ramlo |
Name: Randy A. Ramlo | ||
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
99.1 | Press release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated March 20, 2012. |
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