January 2, 2024
A new OSHA rule requiring certain employers in high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information becomes effective on January 1, 2024.
December 22, 2023
Karla Wilson and Nikki Bruns were recognized by the Health Insurance Marketplace as a member of the 2024 Marketplace Circle of Champions for helping over 20 consumers gain qualified health coverage. Karla was also recognized as Elite Marketplace Circle of Champions for assisting over 100 consumers.
December 22, 2023
UNICO Group’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce its newest shareholder, Rob Burkett.
December 19, 2023
OSHA announced its top 10 most frequently cited standards for the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. Fall protection is by far and away the most common cited standard.
December 19, 2023
Contractual Risk Transfer can be an integral part of your risk transfer strategy by reducing insurance claims and costs while placing risk with the party who is better positioned to control it.
December 14, 2023
CAA prohibits group health plans and health insurance carriers from entering into agreements with providers, TPAs, or other service providers that include language that would constitute a “gag clause.” Plans and issuers must annually submit an attestation of compliance with these requirements. The first attestation is due December 31, 2023.
December 7, 2023
Already in 2023, there have been more extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion, exceeding the 2020 record. Catastrophes, the mounting costs of building materials and four other driving forces are increasing the cost of property insurance.
December 5, 2023
According to CIAB's Q3 2023 Market Survey, respondents reported an average increase among all lines of business of 8.1%, slightly down from 8.9% in Q2 and 8.8% in Q1.
December 4, 2023
Distracted driving is a huge potential problem for any company that may have employees who drive as part of their jobs. The problem of distracted driving continues to grow due to new technologies making distracted driving easier, drivers not guided by employer policies and harried workers that feel the need to work harder and faster.
December 4, 2023
A power surge may only last a millisecond, but the resulting problems could easily affect your business for days, weeks or months to come. Power surges can happen anytime. Although most of us think of lightning as the main culprit of power surges, most of the time they are caused by electrical devices that require lots of power to operate.
November 30, 2023
The FMCSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for developing a new methodology to determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial motor vehicles in or affecting interstate commerce.
November 30, 2023
The winter months make for treacherous road conditions across much of the country; the best thing you can do to make sure you stay safe when the temperature drops is to be ready.
November 27, 2023
On October 12th, UNICO Group held its 2023 annual meeting, celebrating a successful fiscal year but also marked a significant milestone - 35 years in business!
November 17, 2023
UNICO Group is thrilled to announce that it has been named one of the Best of Omaha winners in the Independent Insurance Agency category. The Best of Omaha awards aim to identify and celebrate the best local businesses across hundreds of categories.
November 9, 2023
Neal Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, has been awarded Nebraska Society of CPAs' Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry Award. Neal proudly accepted the award at the Nebraska Society of CPAs' Annual Meeting on October 30.
November 1, 2023
The importance of cybersecurity cannot be understated. 47% of American adults have had personal information exposed due to a cyber incident.
October 25, 2023
When it comes to employee benefits, proper communication helps employees recognize the true value of their benefits, which can lead to an appreciation of the company’s investment in their health and well-being.
October 25, 2023
Learn how employers can kick off open enrollment efforts, including offering competitive benefits to meet workforce needs, crafting employee messaging and effectively communicating benefits offerings.