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Top 3 tips a business owner can use to prepare for winter weather

 September 17, 2024     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 3 min
Get steps ahead of Jack Frost this season. Take measures to prepare your business for winter weather with help from these top three tips.
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3 agent strategies for navigating surety appetite

 August 14, 2024     UFG Insurance    Surety  Read Time: 3 min
Surety agents can benefit from knowing their sureties’ evolving appetite. Here are three strategies to help you navigate those changing risks.
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3 qualities to look for in a workers compensation insurance provider

 August 8, 2024     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 2 min
There are a lot of choices when it comes to workers comp insurance providers. Here are three qualities to look for to help you find the right fit.
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3 Steps to help an insurance agency start writing surety bonds

 May 10, 2024     UFG Insurance    Surety  Read Time: 4 min
Thinking about adding surety to the book of business at your insurance agency? Here are three steps to help you start writing surety bonds.
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3 easy steps to prepare your business for a hurricane or severe storm

 May 1, 2024     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 3 min
Prepare your business for a hurricane or severe storm by taking actions today that can help you be as ready as possible for what weather throws at you.
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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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The top 5 reasons for contract failure

 August 14, 2023     UFG Insurance    Surety  Read Time: 5 min
Surety bond claims and contract failure typically stem from five (preventable) problems. Here’s how your surety agent can help you navigate these risks.
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The new stresses causing contractor failure

 August 14, 2023     UFG Insurance    Surety  Read Time: 5 min
Contractors today are facing a variety of new headwinds that can all lead to contractor failure. Here are what they look like and how a surety agent can help.
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Preventing heat-related illnesses in construction

 June 22, 2023     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 3 min
Construction workers are especially at risk for heat-related illnesses in the hot summer months. Here’s how contractors can better control that risk.
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How to reduce trips, slips and falls on construction sites

 June 22, 2023     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 4 min
Trips, slips and falls are the most common cause of workplace fatalities and injuries, especially in the construction industry. Here are a few tips to reduce your risk on the job site.
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Trenching safety rules for construction sites

 April 28, 2023     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 4 min
Excavation and trenching are some of the most dangerous jobs construction workers can do, but good construction site safety practices can prevent fatalities. Here's what you need to know.
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Using and storing flammable liquids safely in your business

 February 16, 2023     UFG Insurance    Business  Read Time: 4 min
If you use flammable and combustible liquids for business, it's imperative that you store them safely. Here's where to start designing the proper fire prevention plan for these volatile liquids.
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