Item 5.05. Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a
Provision of the Code of Ethics.
On November 16, 2012, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. approved amendments to our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the "Code"). The amendments to the Code were minor, technical amendments to change the name of the parent company of United Fire Group from United Fire & Casualty Company to United Fire Group, Inc. and correct a misspelling of the company's web address. No changes were made to any substantive provisions of the Code. A copy of the Code is attached as Exhibit 14.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 19, 2012, we issued a press release announcing the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend on our common stock. 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.
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(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
Exhibit 10.1 Deferred Compensation Plan for United Fire Group, Inc. Non-Employee Directors
Exhibit 14.1 Code of Ethics and Business Conduct of United Fire Group, Inc. (as amended through November 16, 2012) Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 19, 2012, announcing regular quarterly dividend on common stock

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