Penny Roger$ Saturday, 02/11/12 04:03:15 PM Re: None Post # of 3 United Fire & Casualty Company (United Fire) is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and life insurance and selling annuities. It operates in two business segments: property and casualty, and life insurance. The Company’s subsidiaries include United Fire and United Life Insurance Company, Addison Insurance Company, United Fire and Indemnity Company, United Fire Lloyds, and Texas General Indemnity Company. In March 2011, the Company acquired Mercer Insurance Group, Inc. http://www.google.com/finance?q=UFCS My stuff http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=64797507 Never, invest with money you need to survive. Diversify, patience, set tight stops. $20 or less in commission fees is almost always cheaper than a 5-40%+ drop in share value.