Universal Group Expands Business to Two More States, Adds New Client Services
Universal Group, LTD (universalinsgroup.com) of Omaha recently expanded their business by acquiring and adding insurance offices in Alabama and Wyoming to their portfolio, which also includes Universal Specialty Group in Omaha, Hometown Insurance in Columbus; plus offices in Arizona and South Carolina. With an Omaha legacy dating back to 1889, Universal Group (formerly Loring & Company) Owner Daniel Headlee has worked tirelessly to maintain the stellar reputation and the golden standard of risk management that the Loring family created. Headlee purchased Loring & Company in 2013 and became the president in 2015 when Dan Loring retired. With nearly 30 years of experience in insurance and risk management, Headlee has worked tirelessly to foster growth of the already reputable, trusted company.
The recent acquisitions include Steinhilber & Strawbridge of Montgomery, AL; and WB Insurance of Sheridan, WY. Along with the acquisitions, Universal has added services to help customers manage and grow their own businesses, among those a suite of benefits that include compliance tools—OSHA regulations, a Family and Medical Leave Act advisor; human-resources hotline and resources, including customized handbooks, job descriptions, salary calculators, etc.; an interactive Learning Management System that facilitates employee and manager training with professionally produced training courses; and an employee wellness program.
By remembering their roots in Omaha, Universal Group, LTD brings the combination of tradition and highly technical insurance skills to all of their clients and remains dedicated to professionalism, regular client contact, and ongoing education about the many changes in the insurance field. Universal Group can protect your most precious assets, as they offer personal and business insurance, in addition to employee benefits and industry specialties including contractor, dealership, garage-repair shop, manufacturing, and trucking insurance. For more information, visit universalinsgroup.com or contact COO Ellen Kietzmann at (402) 399-8721, ext. 112 / ekietzmann@universalinsgroup.com.