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): January 17, 2017
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 | 52401 | |
(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.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 17, 2017, a press release was issued announcing that the Company will hold its 2016 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call on February 16, 2017. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Commission.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated January 17, 2017, announcing the 2016 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call. |
Signatures
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. | |||
(Registrant) | |||
Dated: | January 17, 2017 | /s/ Dawn M. Jaffray | |
Dawn M. Jaffray, Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | Press Release dated January 17, 2017, announcing the 2016 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call. | |