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When serving as the lead or prime designer on a major project, nothing is more reassuring than having a knowledgeable and reliable team of subconsultants you can count on to bring your designs to life. Ideally, lead designers build long-lasting relationships with subconsultants who understand the lead’s business and can…

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…

When serving as the lead or prime designer on a major project, nothing is more reassuring than having a knowledgeable and reliable team of subconsultants you can count on to bring your designs to life. Ideally, lead designers build long-lasting relationships with subconsultants who understand the lead’s business and can…

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…

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…

Oswald Companies and Unison Risk Advisors are continuing their drive toward long-term, sustainable growth through leadership appointments and strategic advancements for the Employee Benefits Division. Steffany Larkins has been hired as the president of the Employee Benefits Division at Unison Risk Advisors (the parent company of Oswald) to lead Unison’s…

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…

We have all seen the ads for designer drugs, promising to fix serious illnesses and even issues that may not be life threatening but can impact our quality of life. Some may even help you lose weight. Those drugs sound great but they come at a price – and employers…

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…

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…