On Aug. 3, 2018, Ohio passed Senate Bill No. 220, the “Data Protection Act.” The Bill went into effect on Nov. 2, 2018. While many states have implemented punitive laws, Ohio’s new Act is designed to incentivize Ohio businesses to voluntarily implement and maintain a cybersecurity infrastructure. By utilizing one…
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Now that more seasonal temperatures have set in, it’s time to think about frozen pipes. That is, avoiding the misery a frozen and/or burst pipe can cause. Here are some tips to help prevent a loss and alleviate the damages if one does occur. Prevention Keep the heat up; now…
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CLEVELAND – Jan. 24, 2019 – Michael Clark, Oswald Sales Executive, Employee Benefits, has been named to the 2019 Rising Stars in Advising class by Employee Benefit Adviser. According to the award release, the 2019 class of Rising Stars in Advising was selected by the Employee Benefit Adviser editorial team…
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CLEVELAND — Jan. 23, 2019 – Moira Lyon of Oswald Companies has earned the Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance (CAPI) designation from the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Chubb Personal Insurance. Lyon is among a group of 38 agents and…
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An active shooter. A vehicle used as a weapon. Words you don’t want to hear. Yet, too often, we do. For the ownership, management and staff of healthcare facilities who provide vital care for the elderly, they too must be vigilant and aware of the risk. Safeguarding their patients, visitors,…
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The snow and ice that blankets nearly 70% of the nation’s roadways during the winter months each year presents drivers with challenges that can result in vehicle crashes if they are not prepared. The winter weather crash statistics provided by the Federal Highway Administration indicate that over 1,300 people are…
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In 2018, while Oswald Companies celebrated its 125th anniversary, Oswald’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) celebrated its 5th anniversary. Having reached all its original goals, the theme of “The Year of Celebration” was fitting and in step with the organization. After five years, WLC has built significant strength in our council’s…
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CLEVELAND – December 19, 2018 – Oswald Companies, one of the largest independent and employee-owned insurance brokerage and risk management firms in the nation, has announced the appointment of Traci Barlage to the position of Vice President, Casualty Practice Leader. She specializes in implementing strategic risk management plans and alternative outcomes…
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BIRMINGHAM, MI – Dec. 7, 2018 – Oswald Companies, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance and risk management brokerage firms, was recognized with the 2018 Thrive Award by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber during their annual meeting on Dec. 5. The Thrive Award represents the Chamber’s new strategic plan based…
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Oswald Companies is proud to partner with MAGNET and sponsor its 2019 Ohio Manufacturing Survey. The survey represents the chance for manufacturers to benchmark their businesses against others in the industry and region, as well as impact the future of manufacturing in Ohio. Oswald invites you to take the survey below, which also helps our…
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