About the UNA

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Who are we?

The UNA is a modern fraternal society that offers a competitive range of high-quality insurance products that provide financial peace of mind.

We strive to preserve the principles of fraternalism through branch affiliations, which allow members to support each other and their communities. In addition, we aspire to preserve the American, Canadian, and Ukrainian heritages and cultures.

Please browse our website to find a wealth of information about the kinds of products, benefits, and services that we offer. Also, do not hesitate to contact us at any time, through the link found on each page, if have you questions.

A Brief History of the UNA

Supreme Assembly, 1896.

The UNA was founded in 1894, when the first wave of immigrants from Ukraine came to the United States to work in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. It began as a small fraternal union that was formed to primarily provide benefits for families when loved ones were claimed by mining accidents. Its other significant accomplishment was the education and enlightenment of immigrants, who required protection from exploitation, as well as assistance in adjusting to life in their new country.

Since 1894, the UNA has grown to become a financially strong fraternal and civic organization, with a network of branches throughout the United States and Canada. It now offers a complete portfolio of high-quality, competitive products, ranging from term and permanent life plans to endowment polices and annuities.

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What is a fraternal?

A fraternal benefit society is operated solely for the benefit of its members and the profits are used to fund fraternal and community projects. It is organized around a lodge or branch system and has a representative form of government. Besides offering their members a variety of “fraternal benefits,” these unique organizations support numerous community endeavors, thereby providing individuals with the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to society.

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Financial Stability

The UNA, as a fraternal benefit society, must comply with all state regulations and be licensed by the insurance department of the state or states in which it operates. Therefore, we are overseen by the New Jersey Department of Banking.

We have been protecting the financial future of our members for almost 120 years. Currently, the UNA is licensed in 16 states and six Canadian provinces. It has achieved financial stability by offering a complete line of competitive core products that are simple and straightforward. In addition, we have consistently received a “favorable” rating, in comparison to the 25 largest life insurance companies, from Standard Analytical Service, analysts of the insurance industry since 1932.

(A Standard Analytical Service report may be requested from the UNA.)

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Our Mission

 

  • Provide quality financial products and services to our members
  • Promote the principles of fraternalism
  • Preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American, and Ukrainian Canadian heritages and cultures

Members of the General Assembly 2010-2014

Executive Committee: Eugene Oscislawski, Michael Koziupa, Roma Lisovich, Stefan Kaczaraj, Christine E. Kozak, and Myron Groch.

  • President – Stefan Kaczaraj
  • First Vice-President – Michael Koziupa
  • Second Vice-President – Eugene Oscislawski
  • Director for Canada – Myron Groch
  • National Secretary – Christine E. Kozak
  • Treasurer – Roma Lisovich
  • Auditors
    • Gerald Tysiak
    • Wasyl Szeremeta
    • Eugene Serba
  • Advisors
    • Maya Lew
    • Andrew Futey
    • Ewhen Osidacz
    • Nicholas Fil
    • Stephanie Hawryluk
    • Gloria Horbaty
    • Lubov Streletsky
    • Andrij V.R. Szul
    • Oleh Palaschenko – †deceased 02/24/2011
    • Olya Czerkas
    • Luba Poniatyszyn Keske

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