United Fire Group (UFCS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 20, 2026, with shareholders able to vote and ask questions online.

• Shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026, are eligible to vote on four key proposals, including director elections and compensation matters.

• Proxy materials are available electronically to reduce costs and environmental impact, with multiple voting methods offered.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of five Class A directors for three-year terms, (2) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, (3) advisory approval of executive compensation, and (4) amendment of the Non-Employee Director Stock Plan to increase shares and extend its term to 2034.

• The Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received by December 8, 2026, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board will reduce from 12 to 11 members after the meeting, with 11 of 12 current directors deemed independent.

• Directors possess diverse skills in finance, insurance, law, technology, and governance; 36% are female and 64% male.

• Directors must own at least 5,000 shares within five years; all comply with stock ownership guidelines.

• The Board is led by an independent Chairperson and has six standing committees, all with written charters.

• Annual Board and committee self-assessments are conducted, and a Code of Ethics applies to all directors and employees.