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Fortify a Workplace Culture that Values Women

Most days, my calendar looks like a crazy quilt of overlapping and wall-to-wall online meetings, something that was barely on my radar a few short years ago. As we work from home, family and pets can make uninvited appearances, causing work/life integration to take on a new meaning, especially for…

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What is an ICHRA? Is it the Right Choice for your Company?

Year after year, for many employers it’s the same story. The cost of employee benefits keeps rising, causing many companies to look for ways to plug the leak. This often means reducing benefits and shifting more of the cost to employees, but it doesn’t have to. An Individual Coverage Health…

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Culture of Health: Taking a Personal Approach (Part 2)

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A company cannot meet the wellness needs of every employee simply by implementing company-wide solutions and initiatives. Leaders must get to know their employees to holistically support their well-being. When the employer successfully implements a culture of wellness and provides appropriate management training, the specific needs of individuals are provided…

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Four Tips to Reduce Risk in Your Transactions

Jeffery Phillips

Business transactions can be risky, especially when it comes to mergers and acquisitions or joint ventures. Financial, operational and legal risks have always been a part of the equation, but new trends are coming to light.   Executives must consider how the global business environment and economy will weigh on the…

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Oswald Women’s Leadership Council: Nine Lessons in Virtual Leadership

Michelle Mindell

In my experiences as a female leader, we spend a good portion of our careers trying to attain our desired status and position, while also creating and fostering our leadership style for an open and community-based work environment. With hybrid and virtual work schedules here to stay, how can we…

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Culture of Health: Be Proactive by Encouraging Wellness (Part 1)

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When thinking about employee benefits, insurance and the care for an injury or illness often come to mind. However, organizations can shift this mindset to a healthier approach by being more proactive and focusing on wellness. The goal is to urge employees to make healthier lifestyle choices every day, which…

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Oswald Companies, Eddie Taylor Honored for Community Service Across Ohio

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Oswald Companies has received the annual Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service, presented by Smart Business Network. Now in its 26th year, the award honors companies of all sizes for their outstanding contributions to the communities where they do business. This year, Oswald was honored in all three cities…

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[Live Webcast March 12] Municipalities: 2024 Risks, Trends and Innovations

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The community landscape for a municipality is constantly changing, but will be significant with the passing of Issue 2, which legalized marijuana in Ohio. Additionally, Deferred Compensation rules and the rising costs of Health Insurance and prescription drugs create confusion and sustainability concern. Join the Oswald team for a webinar on March 12 to…

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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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Oswald Companies Opens Canton Office at Hall of Fame Village

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CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2024 – Cleveland-based Oswald Companies has opened a new office in Canton at Hall of Fame Village, positioning the firm closer to its clients and community partners in the region. Oswald Companies is one of the country’s largest independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage and risk advisory firms,…

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