Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2016

EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa		0-10956		42-6234555
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

717 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, Iowa		50309
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(515) 345‑2902

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Item 7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 9, 2016 , EMC Insurance Group Inc. issued a press release reporting its earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016 . A teleconference was conducted in conjunction with the press release. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)	Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description

99		Press release

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized, on August 9, 2016 .

EMC INSURANCE GROUP INC.

Registrant

/s/ Mark E. Reese

Mark E. Reese

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description

99		Press release