First Defiance Financial Corp. was a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. Its primary business activities were community banking through its subsidiary, First Federal Bank of the Midwest, and insurance services through First Insurance Group. The company provided a range of financial products including commercial and consumer banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management. In early 2021, First Defiance completed a merger of equals with United Community Financial Corp. The combined entity was rebranded as Premier Financial Corp. and continues to operate under that name.

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United States