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Prime Farming Season is Coming Soon: Protect the Business From Nature’s Impact on Crops and Animals

Lila Thompson

Spring is just around the corner, which means farmers will be faced with new weather-related challenges and triumphs. However, there are multiple forms of insurance that farmers can use to protect their business when impacted by natural forces, and lenders often require such coverage to approve loans or financing for…

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[Live Webcast March 21] Deepfakes and Financial Fraud: Recognize, Protect and Avoid

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Financial and deepfake fraud is all around us and it’s happening more frequently. It can be extremely damaging to your company. *Deepfake fraud is growing 400% per year. Example: Fraudsters used a deep-faked video of a multi-national company’s CFO to steal $25 million. U.S. businesses will lose an average of…

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Protecting Your Equine Investment: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Insuring Horses

Lila Thompson

Horses serve many purposes. They can be used to work, race, ride or just to own as pets, but they are a significant investment that should be protected. There are numerous types of insurance that can cover death, medical expenses, loss of use, and liability. Mortality: Most often used for…

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Don’t Get Burned by the Eclipse: Tips to Plan Ahead to Ensure Your Business Runs Smoothly and Your Family is Safe

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Northeast Ohio is in the global spotlight due to its position in the Path of Totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8. As the sun becomes completely covered by the moon, it will likely be dark enough for streetlights to come on and to see some stars –…

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The Future of Affirmative Action for Private Employers: How to Protect Your Organization from Unwarranted Discrimination Claims

Loren Crabtree

A 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling essentially put an end to the use of affirmative action programs in college admissions, opening the door for similar rulings for private employers. Understanding what this could mean for your organization could help you protect it in the long run against claims of discrimination.…

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Industry Executive Dave Zastudil to Oversee Oswald Property & Casualty Business

Oswald Companies has hired Dave Zastudil as the managing director of its Property & Casualty business unit. This strategic addition to Oswald’s leadership team further positions the firm for growth. Zastudil joins Oswald after nine years with a national insurance brokerage firm, where he was area vice president and a…

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Covering All Bases For Athletes With Commercial General Liability Insurance

Don’t assume that an athlete’s personal insurance (their general liability from a homeowner’s policy or personal umbrella coverage) or even the league itself will cover a player promoting their celebrity off the field. It’s important to know that this is NEVER the case, but insurance products are available through select…

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PFAS: The Forever Chemicals Impacting Us All: Webinar Recap

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They’re everywhere. In your drinking water, household items such as cookware, clothing and stain-resistant carpet, as well as shampoo, paint and detergent. They’re called PFAS, a group of 4,000 perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances that are used in consumer products to make life easier. They make clothing waterproof, pots and…

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[On-Demand Webinar] PFAS: The Chemical Affecting Us All

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A common set of chemicals found in our drinking water, food and many consumer products is emerging as the latest threat in insurance. Organizations that use these chemicals will likely be held accountable by insurance companies. Hear from Oswald and RT Environmental for an overview of this chemical and its…

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Winter Driving Risks: Prepare for Inclement Weather and Difficult Conditions

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As fall turns into winter, we lose daylight, and the weather creates challenging road conditions: one of the biggest winter risk and safety concerns. Review the following quick risk management best practices to support safer winter driving for yourself and your employees: Give yourself adequate time to reach your destination. Allow for an…

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