Iowa
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001-34257
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45-2302834
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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118 Second Avenue, S.E.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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52401 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Number of Shares
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Votes For
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Votes Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Christopher R. Drahozal
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Class C Director
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20,289,809
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836,518
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1,789,703
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Jack B. Evans
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Class C Director
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20,287,102
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839,225
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1,789,703
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George D. Milligan
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Class C Director
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20,295,071
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831,257
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1,789,703
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Michael W. Phillips
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Class C Director
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21,034,518
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91,809
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1,789,703
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Number of Shares
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Votes Abstained
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Broker
Non-Votes
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Amendment to United Fire Group, Inc.’s Articles of Incorporation
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20,127,150
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11,022
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988,155
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1,789,703
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Number of Shares
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Votes Abstained
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Broker
Non-Votes
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Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP
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21,931,828
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962,184
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22,019
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Number of Shares
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Votes Abstained
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Broker
Non-Votes
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Say-on-Pay Advisory Vote on Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers
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20,613,533
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491,129
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21,666
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1,789,703
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Exhibit 3.1
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Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of United Fire Group, Inc.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Shareholder Presentation from the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2015
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Exhibit 99.2
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Press Release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated May 21, 2015
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United Fire Group, Inc.
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(Registrant)
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Dated:
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May 21, 2015
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/s/ Randy A. Ramlo
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Randy A. Ramlo, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit Number
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Description of Exhibit
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3.1
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Amendment Number One to United Fire Group, Inc. Articles of Incorporation
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99.1
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Shareholder Presentation from Annual Shareholder's Meeting on May 20, 2015
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99.2
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Press Release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated May 21, 20215
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Directors Elections to and Retirement from the Board of Directors Announced
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Promotions and New Officer Appointments Announced
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Dawn M. Jaffray
As announced on April 6, 2015, Dawn M. Jaffray was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Fire Group, Inc. and its subsidiary companies. |
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Robert L. Rey
Branch Manager, UFG Specialty Group, Robert L. Rey, was appointed Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Vice President, UFG Specialty Group.
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John L. Austin
Underwriting Manager (Pennington, NJ Branch), John L. Austin, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Assistant Vice President and Underwriting Manager.
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Robert F. Cataldo
Senior Portfolio Manager, Robert F. Cataldo, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Assistant Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager.
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Miguel A. Diaz
West Coast Marketing Manager, Miguel A. Diaz, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Assistant Vice President and Marketing Manager.
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Brandy M. Hoffmeier
Denver Regional Claims Manager, Brandy M. Hoffmeier, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. Her new title will be Assistant Vice President and Regional Claims Manager.
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Anita L. Novak
Director of Investor Relations, Anita L. Novak, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. Her new title will be Assistant Vice President and Director of Investor Relations.
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George J. Robben
Loss Control/Audit Manager, George J. Robben, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Assistant Vice President and Regional Loss Control/Audit Manager.
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Anthony G. Saylor
Midwest Regional Underwriting Manager, Anthony (Tony) G. Saylor, was appointed Assistant Vice President of United Fire & Casualty Company. His new title will be Assistant Vice President and Regional Underwriting Manager.
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