United Fire Group Q1 net income rises 31% to $17.7 million, or $0.67 per share
United Fire Group reported first quarter 2025 results, with net income up 31% to $17.7 million ($0.67 per diluted share) and net written premium up 4% to a record $335.4 million. The combined ratio rose 0.5 points to 99.4%, mainly due to a higher underwriting expense ratio, while the underlying loss ratio improved.
Key points
- Net income rose 31% to $17.7 million ($0.67 per diluted share) from $13.5 million in the first quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted operating income rose 27% to $18.3 million ($0.70 per diluted share).
- The combined ratio rose 0.5 points to 99.4%; the underwriting expense ratio rose 3.0 points to 37.9%, mainly from non-recurring costs tied to a new policy administration system.
- Book value per share was $32.13 as of March 31, 2025, up from $30.80 at December 31, 2024.
The filing
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