Parents: Have THIS Talk Early | Internet Safety for Children

oswaldcompanies November 6, 2024

In today’s technical world, when children always have a computer at their disposal, parents should discuss internet safety with their children at a young age. That might be easier said than done. Many parents today did not grow up in the internet age, so this discussion is often overlooked. However,…

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Cyber Liability: The Download on Ransomware and Social Engineering

Lacy Rex November 5, 2024

Nearly every organization has an exposure to Cyber Liability. The only differentiating factors are severity and where an organization falls from a risk profile. Organizations that have a large amount of personal health, financial and credit card information can be easily identified as targets for cyberattacks. These attacks are evident…

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The Right Direction: Understand the Roles, Responsibilities and Liabilities of Board Participation

Mary Fessler November 3, 2024

Accepting the invitation to join a board of directors for a nonprofit organization can be a great honor, but the role also carries many responsibilities. Before you agree to accept a board seat, make sure you understand the roles, risks and responsibilities involved. 1.) What are the expectations of your role on…

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Capturing Online Data Can be Useful, but Costly. Know Your Risks and Protect Yourself

Everett Schneeberger and Jennifer Torrez November 1, 2024

These days, the accumulation and sharing of personal data online is a common topic. Just about any company that uses a website or social media is looking to capture data to gain a better understanding of their clients’ needs. However, that can have legal and insurance implications. In recent years,…

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[Video] Employee-Ownership at Oswald (Part 3)

oswaldcompanies October 28, 2024

Hear from Doug Stalter on how employee ownership sets Oswald apart from other insurance brokerage and risk management firms. 

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Biometric Information in the Workplace: The Rules and How to Comply

Rita Small October 25, 2024

Organizations are often faced with two questions when it comes to employees. How do we provide a safe workplace environment and how can we ensure employees are accurately reporting the hours worked? For the solution, many employers have turned to using biometrics. These biometrics can include facial recognition to enter…

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[Video] Don’t Let Complacency Prevent Your Employee Benefits Program From Achieving Success

oswaldcompanies October 24, 2024

If you haven’t had a fresh set of eyes review your health insurance program then the time is now. Click below to learn how we helped a client save more than $500,000 and build a strategic plan for long term success.

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Fear Not Ladies – Take that Risk!

oswaldcompanies October 23, 2024

Do you see people around you moving up the ladder while you stand still? Are you wondering what they have that you don’t? Could it be that they take chances? Step outside of their comfort zone to pursue their dreams or goals? Throughout our career paths, there are those few…

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Career Sponsorship: Empowering Others and Paying it Forward

Deena Rini October 22, 2024

For most career-oriented individuals, career pathing and progression is constantly on the forefront of the mind. Perhaps you’re doing what you need to do, but you’re still being halted in your progression. Let’s face it: you can’t be fully present in 100 projects at once, while skillfully maneuvering through your…

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2024 Fall Commercial State of the Market

oswaldcompanies October 21, 2024

The insurance market continues to soften, with premiums rising across the board but at a slower pace than in the first half of 2024. Some lines such as Workers Compensation, Cyber, Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability saw premium declines this quarter, while others including Commercial Auto and Commercial…

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