This week we welcome guest blogger Loretta Hoffman (wife of UCT CEO, Joe Hoffman) as she prepares for Pelotonia this weekend… This Saturday, August 10, Joe and I will be riding in Pelotonia, a bike tour to raise money for the James Cancer Institute here in Columbus. We are doing the 100 mile route and with stops for food and water, it… Continue Reading…
As you may know, the US Senate has begun a tax reform effort. In late June, U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Montana and chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah and a ranking member of the committee, made a case to their Senate colleagues for “blank slate” tax reform – a plan to essentially scrap the current tax code… 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 is a good opportunity to discuss issues all Fraternals are facing, and to hear how other organizations are dealing with those issues.… 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 insurers. Why buy a product from UCT rather than a large commercial insurer? UCT products come with “the UCT Advantage”. What… Continue Reading…
As Sir Winston Churchill said, “we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” UCT’s members give of their time, talents and treasures to enrich the lives of others and make their communities a better place to live. But it doesn’t stop there: UCT gives scholarships to individuals pursuing degrees relating to teaching individuals with… Continue Reading…
Today we are excited to share our blog space with Ethan White, UCT’s Social Media Intern and soon to be graduate of The Ohio State University. Without further ado…Ethan White’s “Fraternals – Hidden Gems in Plain Sight.” I don’t know about you, but when I think of a fraternal benefit society the first thing that comes to mind is some sort of secret… Continue Reading…