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Labor and Supply Chain Issues Present Challenges to Property Insurance Marketplace

Within the last 24-36 months, we have experienced an environment of rising rates and premium due to: -Billions in losses stemming from catastrophic losses and natural disasters -Decreased carrier investment returns caused by low interest rates -Increased re-insurance rates -Uptick in underwriter scrutiny of renewal submissions The global pandemic has…

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Unison Risk Advisors Announces Investment Partnership With Peloton Capital Management

Unison Risk Advisors

Partnership positions the Unison Risk Advisors platform for accelerated growth and maintaining its independence CLEVELAND and BALTIMORE – March 16, 2022 – Unison Risk Advisors (URA) today announced a strategic investment partnership with Peloton Capital Management (PCM) a Canadian private equity firm based in Toronto. This deal is expected to…

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Cyber Risk Advisory: The Russia/Ukraine Conflict

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As the world watches the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfold, a close eye should be kept on a different kind of battlefield as well; cyberspace. While we have long known the capabilities of Russian cybercriminal groups, the lines between state-sponsored and independent criminal actors are beginning to blur. For example,…

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[Live Webcast April 7] Look Behind the Insurance Curtain: What Drives Underwriter Comfort & How You Can Take Back Control

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This webinar is for you if you wonder… What happens when I make a claim, and how do I get the best outcome? What are insurance underwriters really looking for when evaluating my pricing and terms? What happens “behind the curtain” with my loss control recommendations, applications, and other information…

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The Intersection of Business and Community: Business Volunteers Unlimited – C to C, The Commitment to Community Podcast

“Find what feeds your soul.” That’s what Aaron Marcovy was told in his job interview with Business Volunteers Unlimited. And that’s just what he found in taking on the role of Director of Business Engagement; his first full-time role with a nonprofit after years in the corporate setting. But as…

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Group Health Insurance Risk Management Strategies

Matt Miklos

During these unprecedented times, the challenge of managing the ever-increasing cost of health insurance has become more difficult. Employers should consider implementing risk management strategies that can help to avoid potential claims that drive health insurance costs. This strategy requires employee access to information, education, and personal assistance regarding affordable personal…

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How a Wellness Program Can Have a Positive Financial Impact on Your Benefits Plan

Over the last decade, more offices have added wellness programs to their corporate lineup which may include walking paths around office campuses, workout rooms, and even regular nutrition and health “Lunch and Learns.” In fact, the workplace is doing more disease prevention and wellness than just about any other entity…

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Oswald’s Cathy Kosin Honored at the Troy Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Excellence Awards

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MICHIGAN – Feb. 24, 2022 – Cathy Kosin, Senior Vice President, Michigan Market Leader at Oswald Companies, has been awarded the Leadership Award at the Troy Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Excellence Awards on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Presented by Matt Paul, Executive Vice President of DTE, the Leadership Award “recognizes…

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The Great Resignation: Transforming Obstacle into Opportunity

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a startling 4.5 million people—the highest number ever recorded—voluntarily left their jobs in November 2021. From your local fast-food restaurant to manufacturing shops and the library down the street, it seems like every business, regardless of industry, size, or location, is hurting…

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Financial Confidence Through Education: The Phe’be Foundation – C to C, The Commitment to Community Podcast Series from Oswald

For the past 20 years, the Phe’be Foundation has helped clients design financial strategies “as unique as their thumbprints.” Through its network of partners and volunteers, they are committed to showing up when and where they are needed to bridge financial literacy gaps. Check out our podcast interview with Sharron…

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