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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 22, 2014 EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC. EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC. P.O. BOX 712 DES MOINES, IA 50306‐0712 ATTN: STEVE WALSH Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 25, 2014 Date: May 22, 2014 Time: 1:30 PM CDT Location: Employers Mutual Casualty Co. 700 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Form 10‐K 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E‐MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e‐mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1‐800‐579‐1639 3) BY E‐MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e‐mail, please send a blank e‐mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e‐mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 08, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 1a. Stephen A. Crane 1b. Jonathan R. Fletcher 1c. Robert L. Howe 1d. Bruce G. Kelley 1e. Gretchen H. Tegeler The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 2. Approve, by a non‐binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. 3. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Voting Items