Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-000000) pertaining to the United Fire Group, Inc. Stock Plan of our reports, dated March 5, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of United Fire Group, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of United Fire Group, Inc., included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

Des Moines, Iowa

May 23, 2014