E2 55 60 -P8 49 03 *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on Thursday, May 25, 2017. 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 28, 2017 Date: May 25, 2017 Time: 1:30 PM Central Time Location: Employers Mutual Casualty Co. 219 Eighth Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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.
E2 55 61 -P8 49 03 Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX 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 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 11, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. If you hold shares in street name, you must obtain a legal proxy, executed in your favor, from the holder of record if you wish 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 XXXX (located on the following page) 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.
E2 55 62 -P8 49 03 Voting Proposals 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, 4, 5, and 6. The Board of Directors also recommends a vote of “1 year” on proposal 3. 2. Approve, by a non‐binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. 3. Approve, by non‐binding advisory vote, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. 4. Approve the Employers Mutual Casualty Company 2017 Stock Incentive Plan. 5. Approve the EMC Insurance Group Inc. 2017 Non‐ Employee Director Stock Plan. 6. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year. NOTE: In addition, the named proxies are authorized to vote, in their discretion, upon such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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