As the weather finally begins to get warmer, my wife and I have begun our training. This past Saturday we did a 30 mile bicycle ride on some country roads just north of Columbus. We are training to prepare for … Continue reading
On Saturday I will be heading to Washington DC to attend the American Fraternal Alliance mid year Presidents’ meeting. UCT’s Marketing Manager, Heather Darling will also be there as a presenter to talk about our Social Media efforts. The meeting … Continue reading
I read an article recently describing some leading-edge ideas in finance, and it discussed a new type of corporation called a “Benefit Corporation”. Intrigued, I went to the Benefit Corporation website to learn more. On the landing page of the … Continue reading
Voting for our UCT Gives Back contest ends tomorrow. We have had over 77,000 votes so far, and I’m excited to find out who wins. The $10,000 prize will certainly help whichever school is the winner. There is still time … Continue reading
Our Vice President of Sales, John Marshall, likes to talk about “the UCT Advantage” when he meets with our agents. Our members are eligible to buy a variety of insurance products, and they are comparable to products provided by commercial … Continue reading
On January 16, UCT will celebrate the 125th anniversary of our founding. We have been helping our members and their local communities for a long time, and we look forward to continuing those efforts for a long time to come. UCT’s business … Continue reading
As you can see on our website, UCT is a non-profit financial services membership organization. It is an unusual business model, but one that has been around since the late 1800’s. The basis of our non-profit status can be found in section 501 (c) … Continue reading
NHL Hockey Fans are clearly disappointed that the season has been delayed. Not only are fans unhappy, there have been articles about ancillary businesses (bars, restaurants, etc.) being affected, particularly in Canada. While NHL hockey has been on hold, there are … Continue reading
As we near Election Day, those of us who live in swing states are receiving a lot of attention from candidates of both parties and from the media. The speeches and the advertising blitz in the final weeks have been overwhelming. Over … Continue reading
Most of you have probably seen the efforts to help with Breast Cancer Awareness Month by NFL and MLS teams. Pink is evident in every stadium. A cure for cancer is something everyone hopes for. Almost everyone in America has been affected … Continue reading