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December 4, 2023
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Protect Your Facility From Power Surges

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.
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November 17, 2023
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UNICO Named One of the Best of Omaha Independent Insurance Agencies

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 9, 2023
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Neal Lyons Awarded Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry Award by Nebraska Society of CPAs

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.
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October 25, 2023
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6 Ways to Capture Employees’ Attention at Open Enrollment and Keep It Year-round

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.
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October 25, 2023
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Pay or Play Affordability Percentage Decreased for 2024

The IRS has again significantly decreased the affordability percentage from 9.12% in 2023 to 8.39% for 2024. As a result, many employers may have to substantially lower their employee contributions for 2024 to meet the adjusted percentage.
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October 19, 2023
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DOL’s Initiative to Refine PPE Regulations: A Significant Step in Construction Safety

The DOL recently made public its intention to modify OSHA's construction PPE standard. The revision intends to emphasize that PPE must properly fit each employee to protect them from occupational hazards.
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October 19, 2023
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E&O Insurance for Contractors

Having contractors' E&O insurance is essential for general contractors, as it safeguards their businesses and reputations. Contractors' E&O insurance provides liability coverage for trade contractors, such as carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and HVAC technicians, for damages resulting from unintentional faulty workmanship.
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October 9, 2023
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Evaluating Tower Service Contractors

All contractors hired by your telecommunications company should be put through a screening process no matter what the task is that you are hiring them for. This is especially true of tower service contractors because of the inherent danger in their work and the usually remote places that the activity takes place.
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October 5, 2023
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Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Best Practices Guide

Multiple studies conducted on vehicle accidents have shown a direct correlation between past driving performance and future accident experience. Establishing a consistent means to evaluate MVRs for authorized drivers’ remains one of the most fundamental controls to manage fleet related exposures. 
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