January 5, 2016
AgencyOur 2016 Resolution and Millennials
This 2016, stop letting other agencies treat you as a nobody. Americans between the ages of 19 and 35 are the largest generation until 2042, and for that reason, Union Colony Insurance will continue evolving for you. Far too many companies see this age group, known as Generation Y, like robots using technology to replace […]
January 12, 2016
AgencyHurt Working As A Freelancer? We Know The Pain.
Public Service Announcement! Companies have no legal responsibility to provide insurance for independent contractors!! Imagine earning some extra cash as an Uber driver for New Year’s Eve. Things are great at $25 an hour, but you get into an argument with a rider and he reacts with physical force. Two damaged teeth and one expensive […]
January 19, 2016
AgencyGMOs: The Other Side of The Beet PART 1
PART 1 OF A 2 PART ARTICLE: This goes beyond a bunch of hot button political commotion to the thing that helps us survive: food. GMO propaganda on both sides is getting out of hand, as organizations both for and against Genetically Modified foods forget the farmer at the root of the conversation. Many people […]
January 26, 2016
AgencyGMOs: The Other Side of The Beet PART 2
PART 2 OF A 2 PART ARTICLE: If you missed last week’s post, click here and read how some argue that GMOs provide a more sustainable industry and benefit our society. When it comes to genetic engineering, once created there is no going back. We have heard the positive end of GMOs, but other farmers […]
February 2, 2016
AgencyFarming in Financial Slump?!
If you’re not worried, you’re not paying attention. We’re surprised how few farm insurance agencies are talking about this! As we mentioned last week in our GMO post, we work with a LOT of farmers. Moreover, if you are part of a farm family, you know the economics of farming revolves greatly around the largest […]
February 9, 2016
AgencyAre You Taking Steps To Avoid Freezing Pipes?
Don’t let this week’s mild weather fool you! As the temperature dips back down this February, now is a great time to remind ourselves about preventing frozen pipes at home. To make it easy, our partner Safeco has prepared these great tips for us! Take steps now to prevent frozen pipes in your home: Keep […]
February 16, 2016
AgencyNo Puffing In Our Parking Lot!
If you are in Greeley, you may have seen or received one of these signs recently. They are from the Greeley police, and they are a friendly reminder of how easily you can lose valuables and your ride. These winter months are freezing, but puffing – aka leaving your car in idle to warm up […]
February 23, 2016
AgencyThe 4 Biggest Tips to Prep Your Kids for College Success
That title may send shivers up your spine. Lori, owner of Union Colony Insurance, knows exactly how you feel… She has two kids in college now! The task is daunting because so much more than grade point averages go into a successful college career. Where do you even begin to prepare your teen – and […]
March 1, 2016
AgencyUnion Colony Named Advantage Agent!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, Kansas, have announced that Union Colony Insurance Agency in Greeley as the Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2016. To qualify as an Advantage Agent, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism and profitability over five consecutive years. Farmers Alliance recognizes Advantage Agents as the “best of the […]
March 8, 2016
AgencyDo You Know About These Social Security Changes?
Social Security has gotten a few nips and tucks for 2016, and Deborah Deane of United Healthcare Medicare has all the info for us! If you turn 62 in 2016 and those of us even younger, buckle up: Here are the changes that will affect your current retirement plan, effective April 29! The Elimination of […]