United Fire & Casualty Company is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and life insurance. The Company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 41 states, primarily in the midwest, west and south. Approximately 1,140 independent agencies represent United Fire and its property and casualty subsidiaries. The Companys life insurance subsidiary, United Life Insurance Company, is licensed in 26 states, primarily in the midwest and west, and is represented by approximately 1,330 independent agencies.