Driving Towards Autonomy: The Impact on Auto Insurance and Liability

Megan Ewing July 25, 2023

It’s crazy to think that we are headed down the road (like that pun?) of having completely autonomous vehicles drive us around from one place to another. In the coming decade, our roads will be flooded with self-driving cars. Our time in the car can finally be productive – we…

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Increased Longevity Equals Higher Long-Term Care Risks

July 11, 2023

As people age, the likelihood of needing assistance with daily activities such as walking, eating and bathing increases. Long-term care insurance is a financial planning tool that provides coverage for these services, offering financial support and ensuring peace of mind during a potentially challenging phase of life. Long-Term Care Strain…

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How You Can Win the War Against Expensive Medical Care Costs

oswaldcompanies July 10, 2023

Grandma might have had the answer all along. You’ve probably heard the old adage “the straw stirs the drink.” For most health insurance plans, the proverbial straw is a handful of claimants who are responsible for 70-80% of all claim costs. A significant portion of those claims are the result…

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What is a Surety Bond?

Mark Rader June 29, 2023

In simple terms, a surety bond is a third party financial and/or performance guarantee of a contract or other legal obligation between two parties. While there are hundreds of bond types, the most common types are bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, license bonds, estate administrator bonds, and appeal bonds.…

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National Insurance Awareness Day

oswaldcompanies June 28, 2023

Did you know that today is #NationalInsuranceAwarenessDay? We want to thank our clients for the opportunity to help protect the people and things most important to them. Risk and insurance needs continually evolve; it’s critical that your policies keep up with these changes and are regularly reviewed. Please check out…

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Steps to Minimize the Insurance Risks of PFAS Chemicals

Traci Barlage June 28, 2023

A common set of chemicals that appear in our drinking water, food and many consumer products is emerging as the latest threat in insurance. And companies that use those chemicals likely will be held accountable by insurance companies. They’re called PFAS, a group of thousands of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.…

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Alternative Medicine: A Different Approach to Health and Wellness

June 26, 2023

In most health insurance programs, a small percentage of the plan members account for a significant percentage of the claim payments. In the past, employers focused on population health management or wellness programs to improve the overall health of their employees and their families with the goal of lowering costs.…

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Surety Bonds for the Legal Profession

Mark Rader June 21, 2023

The judiciary requires a surety bond to help protect property or money. Some of the most common surety bonds include: Appeal Bonds (or Supersedeas Bonds) stop judgment enforcements and guarantee payment when appeals are lost. Attachment Bonds (or Replevin Bonds) help seize the defendant’s property, which plaintiffs can later sell or transfer.…

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The Cost of Not Buying Flood Insurance

oswaldcompanies June 19, 2023

Flooding events cause billions in damage each year and can occur anywhere. While most consumers do not believe they will be affected, 99% of the counties in America were impacted by flooding between 1996 and 2019, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A flood is caused by mother nature…

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Bonding for Construction Companies

Mark Rader June 19, 2023

For construction companies, it is important to have a surety broker representing you with the various insurance carriers that write bonds. Most companies can get more bonding capacity by working with someone who knows the business very well. Knowledgeable surety brokers and surety company representatives allow you to learn valuable…

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