Special Message from Robert Klonk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Oswald Companies It is with profound sadness to share the news that Jim Pender, former Chairman & CEO of Oswald Companies, passed away Sept. 4, 2026. For many of us, Jim was far more than a leader. As the grandson of…
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CLEVELAND – Sept. 10, 2026 – Oswald Companies, a Unison Risk Advisors company, is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 Best Places to Work in Insurance program by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group. This national program recognizes employers in the insurance industry for their performance…
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CLEVELAND, June 2026 – Oswald Companies, a Unison Risk Advisors company, has been named among the 2026 Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com. The annual recognition highlights organizations that earn strong marks from employees through an independent survey measuring workplace culture, engagement and leadership. This year marks…
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CLEVELAND – April 1, 2026 – Jay Moroscak has been appointed Vice President, Business Development Leader, for the Mergers and Acquisitions practice of Unison Risk Advisors™. He will be based at the Oswald Companies headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, and will support Unison’s growth and client engagement efforts across all partner companies. Moroscak brings…
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Sherri Grasak is returning to her roots to serve as Oswald Companies’ new Market President for Pittsburgh. The Steeler nation native is thrilled to be back home in this new role to drive client growth, build on the strength of an already exceptional team and serve as the face of…
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Sarah Echan, Senior Vice President and Senior Client Executive Global Risk, was named a 2026 Power Broker® by Risk & Insurance Magazine®. She is one of only six brokers chosen nationwide in the manufacturing category. As noted in the magazine, a Power Broker is “an individual who stands out among…
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CLEVELAND – Feb. 17, 2026 – Brad Kogan and Brenden Dalzell, lead employee benefits professionals serving Minutemen Workforce Solutions and their clients, have joined Oswald Companies, one of the nation’s largest independent risk management and insurance brokerage firms. This transition is part of a strategic partnership that includes a merger of employee benefits capabilities between the two organizations. This…
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Oswald’s inaugural Tower roundtable gathered industry executives and sports icons to share insights on leadership, resilience and building winning organizations. When the Oswald Companies moved into a new home on the East Bank of the Flats in 2024, it was a clear indication that the company was not only poised…
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CLEVELAND – January 28, 2026 – Oswald Companies, one of the country’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deena Rini and Michael Clark as Co‑Managing Directors of its Health and Benefits Division. Rini joined Oswald in 2007 and has more than 15 years…
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Robert Klonk, chairman and CEO of Oswald Companies and Unison Risk Advisors, and Eddie Taylor, president and CEO of Taylor Oswald, have been named among Ohio’s most powerful and influential leaders by “Ohio Business Magazine.” Klonk and Taylor join an impressive list of movers and shakers from a variety of…
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