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UNICO Congratulates Joe Roberts on Retirement

Joe Roberts announced his retirement after 27 years of service to Midlands Financial and UNICO Group.

UNICO Group congratulated Joe Roberts on his retirement from the industry effective September 30, 2020.

Joe has been a part of Midlands Financial and UNICO for a combined 27 years. During that time, he has found his passion for helping others protect their families and plan for their future through group insurance and retirement plans. In addition, Joe served as a UNICO Shareholder and Board of Directors member.

Not only has Joe placed great emphasis on serving his clients, he has made it a priority to give back to his community. He’s done this through involvement in various leadership positions with the Nebraska Association of Health Underwriters and Rotary International. A few accomplishments include being selected as the NAHU Underwriter of the Year and winning the Rotary International Cadwallader Award and most recently Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award.

Joe Roberts’ Career at UNICO and Midlands

1996 | Lincoln South Rotary Club

He was elected President of the Lincoln South Rotary Club.

2005 | Leadership Lincoln

Joe completed Leadership Lincoln Class XIX.

2008 | NAHU Underwriter of the Year

Joe Roberts was named “Underwriter of the Year” from the Nebraska Association of Health Underwriters.

2010 | Midlands Financial Benefits

He was among 4 partners to purchase Midlands Financial Benefits.

2014 | Midlands Financial + UNICO

Joe was among the key leaders to merge Midlands Financial Benefits with UNICO Group.

2020 | Service Above Self Award

He was award Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” Award. This is Rotary’s highest honor it can bestow among its members.