August 28, 2026
UNICO is now ranked #88 on the Business Insurance Top 100 Brokers of U.S. Business list, #83 on the Dowling Hales Top 100 U.S. Agents and Brokers report and #72 on Insurance Journal's Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies ranking.
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UNICO Group announces the acquisition of Omaha-based Oracle Insurance Agency, expanding personal insurance and Private Client services across Nebraska.
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UNICO is proud to announce the addition of 14 new shareholders, dedicated to supporting growth, innovation and service excellence.
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June 18, 2025
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UNICO Group welcomes Marika Brack as our new Director of Benefits Operations. Marika Brack brings a proven track record of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a client-first mindset.
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September 10, 2024
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Bucket trucks, aka aerial lifts, allow personnel to perform work at elevated heights. Without proper safety training, equipment and situational awareness, aerial lifts can pose serious risks to operators. Read these guidelines to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
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August 29, 2024
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Signs of softened P&C market conditions were evident in Q2. Average increases for all account sizes averaged 5.2%, down significantly from Q1 2024’s 7.7%.
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June 18, 2024
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For the fifth time in six years, UNICO Group has been named one of Lincoln’s Best Places to Work. UNICO also secured top honors in the large company category (50 - 199 employees), marking back-to-back first place finishes.
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May 24, 2024
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Almost all lines of business recorded premium increases that were flat or lower than the previous quarter, suggesting further moderation in Q1 2024.
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May 14, 2024
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Employers subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) must electronically file Form 5500 by July 31, 2024. The Form 5500 is an annual report for each employee benefit plan the employer maintains, unless a filing exemption applies.
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May 9, 2024
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UNICO Group is pleased to announce Mary Savage as their new Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement. Mary brings a wealth of experience in marketing and sales enablement, having led the company's marketing department for the last nine years.
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April 15, 2024
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Assess your trucking companies cyber infrastructure. This scorecard highlights key areas of vulnerability including network security, data protection, patch management regulatory compliance and employee preparedness.
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April 15, 2024
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FMCSA announced proposed amendments to increase flexibility and efficiency for SDLA and CDL applicants by removing certain regulatory restrictions.
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April 15, 2024
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The CVSA recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16, 2024. This year's International Roadcheck focus is on alcohol and controlled substance possession and tractor protection systems.
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April 4, 2024
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UNICO Group is pleased to announce the addition of Mitch Friehe to the team as a Benefits Advisor. Mitch joined UNICO in Q4 of 2023 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team.
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March 15, 2024
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UNICO Group is pleased to announce the addition of Angie Hoffschneider to the team as Executive Vice President of Integration. Angie joined UNICO in January and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
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March 7, 2024
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Average premium increases among all lines of business decreased for the third consecutive quarter, coming in at 7.0%, the lowest since Q1 2022 (6.6%).
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March 5, 2024
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Use this checklist to ensure you have the protections & procedures that insurance carriers expect now.
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March 5, 2024
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Distracted driving is defined as any activity that removes the operator’s vision from the roadway and/or hand(s) from the vehicle controls. Operating a vehicle safely and “defensively” requires the full attention of the driver.
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