July 21, 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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UNICO Group welcomes Ezra Schlecht as our new Safety and Loss Control Consultant, bringing expertise to help clients create safer workplaces.
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May 20, 2025
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UNICO Group promotes Courtney Farrier, to Personal Insurance Risk Advisor. She is now ready to serve Norfolk and the surrounding communities.
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May 16, 2025
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April 30, 2025
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UNICO Group promotes Eric Himmelberg to Director of IT! Since 2022, he's transformed our digital landscape to enhance client service and efficiency.
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April 18, 2025
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January 27, 2025
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UNICO is pleased to announce four advisors have completed the Certified WorkComp Advisor program — Jonah Cohen, Nate Fisher, Chase Keitges and Noah Kulhanek.
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January 10, 2025
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UNICO Group, a leading independent insurance solutions provider, is pleased to announce Matt Gilbert as their new Vice President of Capital Markets.
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December 20, 2024
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UNICO Group's Board of Directors announces its newest five shareholders, Stacy Frank, Megan Hatch, Tony Rasmussen, Jerod Vetrovsky and Dan Virgillito.
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December 13, 2024
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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.
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November 26, 2024
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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.
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November 25, 2024
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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.
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November 22, 2024
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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.
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November 11, 2024
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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.
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October 15, 2024
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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.
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October 1, 2024
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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.
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