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2025 Spring Commercial State of the Market

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The insurance market is navigating a complex landscape influenced by evolving risks, regulatory changes and economic uncertainties. While certain sectors are experiencing stabilization and even softening, others continue to face persistent challenges that demand strategic risk management and proactive adaptation. New tariffs have added an additional layer of complexity, driving…

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Architects and Engineers Risk Management Webinar Series

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Please join us for our A&E risk management webinar series presented by Oswald Companies. This webinar will count towards your continued education credits and, for current AXA XL insureds, the 10% EDU premium credit on your Professional Liability policy if 50% of Principals and Professionals are in attendance. Webinar: 1…

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Navigating the Impact of Tariffs: Maintaining Adequate Insurance and Bonding for Your Business

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The Impact of Tariffs You understand how tariffs work, but the current unpredictable environment of tariffs being levied, pulled back, and put on hold is likely a new experience. Here are a few concerns to ponder as you attempt to plan ahead for your insurance and bonding needs. Many imported…

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How Employees Can Be The Biggest Target for W-2 Phishing During Tax Season

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In the midst of tax season, organizations are moving at a rapid pace to meet deadlines and internal demands. Criminals know this hectic time is opportune for scams and fraud. Between January and April 15th, the IRS reports the number of scams has jumped significantly in the last few years.…

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Three Secrets of the Nation’s Highest-Ranked Nursing Homes

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With so many variables to consider, owning and running a nursing home can be challenging, making it hard to achieve high marks for quality. Operators can rise to the top by adopting the following best practices, as identified in the 2025 Best Nursing Homes ratings by U.S. News & World…

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[April 8 Event] What Happens When You Raise the Roof – But it Doesn’t Stay Up?

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Join us for networking and learning with Oswald Architects & Engineers Risk Management and AXA XL Insurance. Holy Smokes – A Claim Case Study 2 AIA/CES LU | PDH | HSW Qualified Discipline: Architect & Structural Engineer Project Type: Church renovation and expansion: Poor coordination between the architect’s project manager…

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Be Proactive to Safeguard Against Active Assailant Incidents at Senior Care Facilities

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An active shooter. A vehicle used as a weapon. These are words nobody wants to hear, but they are becoming more common. Owners, management and staff of senior care facilities must be vigilant and aware of the risk. Safeguarding all involved is paramount. Oswald’s Aging Services practice understands the needs…

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M&A Strategy Considerations for Senior Care Providers

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As the senior care industry continues to evolve, many owner/operators are looking to grow market share or exit. The challenging environment has led to an unprecedented number of ownership changes. Occupancy issues, staffing challenges, regulatory burden and reimbursement uncertainty have created a vortex for dealmakers. Obviously, the key to a…

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Understanding Employment Practices Liability Insurance: How Wage and Hour Coverage Can Safeguard Your Business

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No matter the product produced or the service provided, most business owners share the same greatest asset and largest investment—their employees. Attracting and retaining human capital is the desired result of considerable time and money spent on hiring, training, operating payroll and providing benefits. In addition to the many unforeseeable…

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Don’t Let Your MOD Happen to You, Control It

The best way to have a low Experience Modification Rating (MOD) score is to avoid workers’ compensation claims altogether, but when they inevitably happen, you don’t have to wait three years for the incident to drop off the radar. There are ways to manage risk now. Start by gaining an…

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