Universal Insurance merges with GTA

GTA Group, Dec. 4, 2020

BROKEN BOW - GTA Insurance Group, a full-service, independent insurance agency, announced Nov. 15 that it has merged with Universal Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency in Broken Bow. Universal will continue to operate the same way and under the same name in conjunction with GTA Insurance Group.

“We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to partner with Universal and their team allowing us to establish another location in central Nebraska,” GTA President Krae Dutoit said. “This addition to our growing agency gives us the opportunity to offer more carrier options to Universal’s central Nebraska customer base. We look forward to welcoming Nate Bell and Jack Lindstrom on as shareholders in GTA Insurance Group and are thrilled for the rest of their professional staff to join our team”

Nate Bell (shareholder) is looking forward to the additional options the merger will provide for clients. “Jack and I couldn’t be more excited for Universal and our customers,” Bell said. “Joining GTA will allow us to offer more options to our clients and better serve them in more locations. GTA’s Midwest mentality and focus on small town relationships solidified this decision for us since it is parallel to our own principles. The fact that GTA operates in the same fashion as we do makes this a perfect partnership. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients the way Universal always has.”

Universal Insurance Agency’s professional staff consists of four employees. These individuals will become a part of the GTA team and will continue to work out of their respective office. Universal has been faithfully servicing clients since 1964. GTA Insurance Group specializes in personal insurance products, commercial insurance, farm and crop insurance and employee benefits, highly emphasizing personalized service. With its addition of Universal, the agency has now grown to include thirty-two office locations across Nebraska.