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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	PRE 14A
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20141231
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UNITED FIRE GROUP INC
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				452302834
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		118 SECOND AVE SE
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC.
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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