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2 best bits of surety advice for how to write a business plan

 November 12, 2024     UFG Insurance    Surety  Read Time: 4 min
From a construction company’s first day to transferring ownership at retirement, here’s surety advice to help you write a well-rounded business plan.
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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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