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7 surety bonding habits of successful contractors

August 14, 2023 UFG Insurance Surety Read Time: 4 min

Reliable surety bonding is key for successful contractors, and the best work hard to build a trustworthy company that’s appealing to surety agents and underwriters. Here are seven tips you can implement now for better bonding.

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Five Tips To Stay Safe When Working Construction This Summer

July 9, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Read Time: 5 min

Sunny summer days are just around the corner, meaning it’s time to get ready for outdoor projects. Remember these five tips to stay safe while working outdoors during these warm months.

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Tips to protect your company from hackers and data-theft

June 29, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Read Time: 5 min

Learn about all the tips and tricks to ensure security — including cybersecurity, identity theft and computer security — as an employee and as a business owner.

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Relationship building for contractors: Creating a positive client experience

June 17, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Surety Read Time: 3 min

A positive business relationship can have a tremendous impact on future customers. Here are some tips on relationship building for contractors and what they can do to create a positive client experience.

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What can small businesses learn from ADA regulations?

June 11, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Read Time: 3 min

A lot! Make sure your business provides an inclusive experience for employees and customers.

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3 simple employee-tech trainings to ensure cybersecurity

June 9, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Read Time: 3 min

Keeping your company protected from ransomware and phishing scams starts with employee education. Here are three simple things to include in cybersecurity training.

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10 business lessons contractors can learn from

June 4, 2020 UFG Insurance Surety

A surety is an important partner for contractors when it comes to successfully growing their business. Here are 10 business lessons contractors can learn from to avoid destroying their bonding.

The 4 most common types of contract bonds

May 13, 2020 UFG Insurance Surety

Want to stand out from the competition? That’s where a contract surety bond and surety capacity come into play. Here are the four most common types of contract bonds.

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6 top identity theft warning signs

May 1, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Personal Read Time: 5 min

In order to help prevent people from stealing your identity, we must stay a step ahead. Here are six top identity theft warning signs you should be on the lookout for.

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4 Cybersecurity attacks to think about in 2020

April 23, 2020 UFG Insurance Business

Some trends are worth following. Avoid identity theft and keep your personal information safe by staying in-the-know about these 4 trending cyberattacks.

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The basics of cybersecurity insurance coverage for businesses

April 21, 2020 UFG Insurance Business

Do you know how to spot a phishing attempt? Is your business truly protected? Here we look at the basics of cybersecurity insurance coverage for businesses and how we can help.