UNICO, a client-focused insurance broker headquartered in Nebraska, has once again been named a Top 100 Broker by Business Insurance, advancing to number 97.
On October 1, 2025, the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (NHFWA) will take effect, mandating paid sick time in Nebraska for eligible employees. Ensure your business is ready with this rundown of all you need to know about it.
Meet the five new Commercial Risk Advisors that UNICO Group welcomed to our team: Jonah Cohen, Nate Fisher, Grant Huck, Chase Keitges and Noah Kulhanek.
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.
UNICO Group is proud to announce the addition of three key director-level individuals to its leadership team, Carly Carlson, Ben Kruger and Stacey Schafer.
UNICO Group retains its Best Practices status for the fifteenth year in a row, once again becoming a part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States.
UNICO Group is pleased to announce that both Grant Huck and Justin Lewandowski have received their CWCA certification. By becoming certified, Grant and Justin will have the essential training for reviewing Workers' Compensation insurance reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At UNICO, we are proud to have a team where over 60% of our team members are female. These women make countless contributions every day, and on International Women's Day, we want to celebrate their achievements.
OSHA citation maximum penalty amounts can be adjusted every year, if announced by January 15. Penalties may be adjusted depending on the gravity of the violation and the employer’s size, history of previous violations and ability to show a good faith effort to comply with OSHA requirements.
UNICO Group has officially announced the transition of key leaders, effective January 1, 2024, aimed at supporting the company’s long-term growth and independence.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is making alterations to its experience modification factor for 2024. These changes are slated to go into effect on each state’s regular filing date on or after Nov. 1, 2023.