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): November 14, 2014
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)
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:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On November 14, 2014, the Company announced the departure of Dianne M. Lyons, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Lyon's departure is to pursue personal opportunities and is effective immediately. Kevin W. Helbing, Assistant Vice President and Controller, has been named interim principal financial officer. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is 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 Number | Exhibit Description |
99.1 | Press release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated November 14, 2014. |
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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. | ||
Date: November 14, 2014 | By: | /s/ Randy A. Ramlo |
Name: Randy A. Ramlo | ||
Title: President and CEO | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
99.1 | Press release of United Fire Group, Inc. dated November 14, 2014. |
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