Union Agency, Inc. Our Affiliates

		Linda Robinson Rutz President Linda brings over 40 years of business experience to Union Agency: 18 years in insurance and financial services; 22 years in marketing and advertising. As an added service to agency clients, Linda works with agency and bank clients to help clients develop insurance solutions for their ever changing business needs. These needs may include executive benefits to assist in recruitment, retention and rewarding key executives including: business succession planning, executive supplemental disability, non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Phone: (402) 484-3831 \| Email Linda

		Chris Smith Senior Vice President Chris began his insurance career in 1986. He attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois, then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was honorably discharged in 1982. Chris has a comprehensive knowledge of the retail insurance agency system, where he has been involved in production, marketing, management committees and carrier relationships. Chris is a licensed Property and Casualty Agent, Broker and Consultant and Health Benefits Agent in Nebraska. He received his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in October 1995. Phone: (402) 484-3833 \| Email Chris

		Vera Schneider Vice President - Life & Health Chartered Benefit Consultant Vera has over 20 years of experience in insurance, both in property/casualty and life/health. She services a wide variety of clients, from individuals to large employers with multiple sites in several states, with products that include health, dental, life, disability, and long-term care. Her main emphasis has been on long-term care and providing solid employee benefit programs to fit both the employer’s and employee’s needs. Recently she has been very active in promoting HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) to individuals and groups. Vera has a degree in accounting, LUTCF classes to achieve the LUTCF designation, an AAI designation as well as an IIA, Leading Producers Round Table, Quality Service Awards. She is active in civic organizations such as the Updowntowners, Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters, and the National Association of Health Underwriters. Phone: (402) 484-3826 \| Email Vera

		Ellie Whiting Administrative Assistant Ellie has 26 years of experience in the banking industry, including 10 years of management and supervisory experience in the international banking arena and 5 years in student loan banking and trust marketing. She has been a licensed personal property and casualty agent since February 2001. With her personal philosophy of, “treat others as you would like to be treated,” Ellie enjoys providing excellent, timely and helpful assistance to the agency’s clients. Phone: (402) 483-4527 \| Email Ellie

		Matt Engler Administrative Specialist Matt joined Union Agency in August 2009. Matt is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Lincoln where he majored in Business Administration. Prior to joining Union Agency Matt worked in Deposit Services area of the bank. Matt is a licensed property and casualty agent and will be performing a multitude of administrative functions for Union Agency, Inc. Phone: (402) 483-4527 \| Email Matt
Personal Lines - Home & Auto
		Anthia Salmen Personal Lines Specialist Anthia has been involved in the insurance industry since 1986. She holds a property and casualty license as well as a crop insurance license for the state of Nebraska. During that time, she has been an agent for several independent agencies in Nebraska working mostly in the personal lines area. Anthia joined the staff at Union Agency in September 2009; her primary focus is on the sale and service of the agency’s personal lines accounts. Phone: (402) 484-3822 \| Email Anthia
Commercial Lines
		Chris Smith Senior Vice President Chris began his insurance career in 1986. He attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois, then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was honorably discharged in 1982. Chris has a comprehensive knowledge of the retail insurance agency system, where he has been involved in production, marketing, management committees and carrier relationships. Chris is a licensed Property and Casualty Agent, Broker and Consultant and Health Benefits Agent in Nebraska. He received his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in October 1995. Phone: (402) 484-3833 \| Email Chris

		Tony Rasmussen Commercial Lines Producer Prior to joining Union Agency's Commercial Lines Division, Tony successfully operated his own agency. Tony has worked with a wide variety of insurance products and been personally involved with all aspects of agency operations. As a part of Union Agency's team, he is focused on commercial lines sales and service. Phone: (402) 484-3835 \| Email Tony

		Amy Perdew Commercial Lines Account Manager Amy is a graduate of Hastings College and brings over 10 years of insurance experience to Union Agency, Inc. Amy believes prompt attention to her clients' needs should always come first. Amy has experience in all lines of insurance and enjoys working with business owners to solve problems and streamline their insurance programs. Phone: (402) 484-3823 \| Email Amy

		Kathy Foral Commercial Lines Account Manager Kathy’s 24 years of experience in the industry ranges from administration, office management, and currently Commercial CSR for Union Agency. Kathy has ably served Union agency clients for more than four years and has established a professional yet personal rapport with her clients. Servicing their accounts is her top priority. Kathy strives and succeeds to give her client’s requests her complete and immediate attention. She is a team player with customer service always at the forefront. Phone: (402) 484-3820 \| Email Kathy

		Kendra Sorensen Senior Claims Representative Kendra brings over 20 years of experience in administration, bonds and claims, specializing in commercial and workers' compensation claims. Kendra holds a license for property/casualty in Nebraska and has earned the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation. She is a member of the National Association of Women in Construction and the Nebraska Claims Association. Phone: (402) 484-3828 \| Email Kendra
Employee Benefits
		Vera Schneider Life & Health Producer, Chartered Benefit Consultant Vera has over 20 years of experience in insurance, both in property/casualty and life/health. She services a wide variety of clients, from individuals to large employers with multiple sites in several states, with products that include health, dental, life, disability, and long-term care. Her main emphasis has been on long-term care and providing solid employee benefit programs to fit both the employer’s and employee’s needs. Recently she has been very active in promoting HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) to individuals and groups. Vera has a degree in accounting, LUTCF classes to achieve the LUTCF designation, an AAI designation as well as an IIA, Leading Producers Round Table, Quality Service Awards. She is active in civic organizations such as the Updowntowners, Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters, and the National Association of Health Underwriters. Phone: (402) 484-3826 \| Email Vera

		Ann Blaser Employee Benefits Account Manager With 13 years in the insurance industry, Ann assists employee benefits producers on key accounts. She manages core processes in serving clients, marketing new business proposals, developing client service plans and maintaining effective client relationships. Ann has earned Series 6, Series 26 and Agent Life and Health licenses. She is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) and Life Office Management Association (LOMA). Phone: (402) 484-3829 \| Email Ann

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Annuities and insurance products: are not FDIC insured; are not guaranteed by any bank, savings and loan or credit union; are not deposits or obligations of any bank, savings and loan or credit union; are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal. Securities offered through Nelnet Capital LLC, Lincoln, NE 68512, 888-503-9140, Member NASD, SIPC, are not bank deposits, are not FDIC insured, and involve investment risk, including potential loss of principal.