Managing Partner
Meet Joe McIlhon
jmcilhon@universalinsgroup.com
402-670-3659
Universal Specialty Group is a proud veteran-owned, veteran preference employer, led by Joe McILhon, a managing partner. Through industry networks and veterans associations, we provide insurance support to veteran-owned businesses. We proudly serve our transitioning veterans by offering vocational training in the insurance and risk management industry, leading to meaningful employment for our nation’s heroes.
We’ve taken insurance to the next level for customers with more complex insurance and risk management needs. Universal Specialty Group was created to enhance the business owner experience by going above and beyond insurance to become a true advocate and business partner for our customers. We structure insurance plans specific to your needs instead of providing an “off the shelf” solution. With key strategic relationships in construction, transportation, oil and gas, and specialty high-risk insurance, we are able to provide new products and solutions not commonly available in the insurance marketplace.
We are leading the way forward with secure and encrypted digital insurance platforms. Customers can interact with their insurance policies to view coverage, request changes, and have a real-time view of policies. Our interactive platform also allows prospective customers the ability to securely upload documents, answer underwriting questions, sign applications, and view the quoting process digitally. Gone are the days of PDFs, scanning, faxing, and hand signing documents.
Providing insurance and risk management services across the country, with offices in Omaha, Dallas, and Phoenix.

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