With the hard insurance market continuing what may soon be a historical run, property owners across asset classes are clamoring to gain clarity and control of their terms and premiums. This hard market has many contributing factors, including rising replacement costs, capacity going down as losses pile up, and supply…
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CLEVELAND – March 24, 2023 –Loren Crabtree is one of 40 people from across the country to receive a 2023 Break Out Award from Business Insurance magazine. Chosen from an impressive group of nominees, the winners are considered the next generation of industry leaders. Based in Cleveland, Loren is a…
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WATCH FULL WEBCAST (passcode: Cyberfraud23!) 51 percent of surveyed organizations say they experienced fraud in the past two years, the highest level in 20 years of research1. More than $43 billion has been lost due to business email compromise attacks since 20162. Such cyberattacks are becoming more common and anyone…
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You know when you turn on the television or radio and hear the ads for affordable life insurance from different instant-issue life insurance companies? Have you ever looked at the websites of those firms and seen what they offer? Ever wonder if all of it sounds too good to be…
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Gone are the days of writing physical checks and handing them off to a known banker for deposit or putting them in the mail for payment to a personal contact. Now, nearly all transactions are completed electronically without conversation between the parties involved. While convenient, this can leave you at…
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Two insurance brokers from Oswald Companies were named among the nation’s best in the 2023 Power Broker awards by Risk & Insurance magazine. Lacy Rex, vice president and cyber strategic leader, was chosen in the cyber category. Jonida Stuewe, vice president and practice leader in property and global risk, won…
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Cyberattacks are on the rise, with individuals being targeted by digital criminals who threaten to hack into personal information. While we all prefer to think it won’t happen to us, everyone is a potential target. Below are some tips to protect your personal online presence, including social media accounts, use…
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Employers could receive significantly higher civil penalties for violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), due to a new directive that allows compliance officers to levy penalties for each violation, rather than grouping them together. As of March 26, OSHA compliance officers will be able to use the…
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We’re all familiar with Valentine’s Day – the day for love. It’s also a day for giving gifts such as candy, flowers and thoughtful cards. Don’t forget expensive jewelry! Now it’s time to get practical. If you have purchased or been the recipient of a splendid gift, make sure you…
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ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) is a term that is used in many different arenas with increasing frequency. There are as many definitions and applications as there are players in the ESG movement. So, what does ESG mean? Though ESG can mean something different to every organization, one thing is…
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