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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…

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…

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…

At some point in our lives we have all heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The person uttering those words has likely already achieved some form of financial or personal freedom and is at a different stage of their life…

Health insurance companies offer Wellness Dollars to their members to help promote employee health and well-being. Healthier employees drive improved productivity and lower medical costs. These dollars are frequently used for programs such as smoking cessation, weight loss programs, fitness challenges and/or exercise equipment. Many health insurance companies have recognized…

Oswald Companies was a featured contributor in the Crain’s Cleveland Custom Content: ACG 2022, January 2022. In the article titled “Avoid Closing Pains by Addressing HR, Benefits Issues,” Brian Stovsky, Business Development Leader, Private Equity at Oswald Companies, discusses the importance of making employee benefits a key focus as M&A…

The OSHA recordkeeping process can provide valuable information to an organization. The information can be leveraged to develop strategic plans to improve the company’s risk profile, reduce workers compensation claim activity, and provide a safer work environment for employees. Although valuable, the regulation itself is very detailed and can often…

In today’s highly competitive housing market, you may be excited when you think you’ve found the perfect home: a condominium in your price range with a great location and the promise of a lawn maintenance-free future. Before you finalize your purchase, you should first carefully review the association bylaws and…

For over 20 years life settlements have been a little known, yet powerful tool that provided individuals over the age of 70 a way to unlock value in their existing life insurance policy. In its basic form, a life settlement transaction involves a policy owner, the seller of the life…

On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (“The Departments”) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Part 51, in response to the Biden Administration’s directive to issue guidance requiring group health care plans and insurers to provide coverage of over the counter (OTC)…