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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,…

In the face of impending market shifts, it’s vital to evaluate your pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to make sure you’re getting the best value for your money, while also providing for the needs of your employees. Oswald Companies can maximize the value of your spend by evaluating all options available,…

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.…

The pharmacy landscape has evolved in recent years and 2024 is expected to bring even more challenges. Employers managing self-funded benefits should brace themselves for the onslaught by asking the following questions. One of the biggest difficulties facing employers is the emergence of new gene therapies. While advanced gene therapies…

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…

The landscape of pharmacy benefits for employers with self-funded plans is undergoing seismic shifts, driven by several major trends that have substantial financial implications. Based on a review from the Kaiser Family Foundation of over 3,911 drugs, over 50% experienced price increases at or above the rate of inflation between…

CLEVELAND and GROSSE POINTE, MICH., Jan. 9, 2024 – Brieden Consulting Group (BCG), an employee benefits agency in Grosse Pointe, Mich., has joined Cleveland-based Oswald Companies, one of the country’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. The addition of Brieden strengthens…

You might have heard the terms care navigation, advocacy, concierge and care management. They all pertain to helping individuals understand their benefits and properly use healthcare services. Though this isn’t a new concept, it continues to gain traction in the employee benefits ecosystem. This segment of the benefits industry was…

Employee benefits are a vital component of any organization’s talent management strategy. Done well, they help attract top talent and contribute to employee satisfaction and retention. However, with great benefits come great responsibilities, particularly in the realm of compliance. Here are four reasons your company should make compliance a priority.…

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…