Oswald Companies Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance 2025

CLEVELAND – Sept. 4, 2025 – Oswald, a Unison Risk Advisors Company, today announced it has been named in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.

“As an independent and employee-owned firm, Oswald has a relentless commitment to serving the needs of its clients, people and communities,” said Robert Klonk, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Unison Risk Advisors and Oswald Companies. “This award is a true reflection of our employee-owners’ strength, passion and commitment to excellence. Here they are empowered to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact for those they serve.”

“Our employee-owners are the heartbeat of Oswald,” said Jessica Jung, President. “We’re proud to be recognized, and even more proud of the culture we’ve built together. We believe that when our employee-owners and clients thrive, everyone wins and can move forward together toward future success.”

Oswald’s success is rooted in its people-first philosophy. From robust professional development programs to wellness initiatives and community engagement, the company prioritizes the holistic well-being of its team.

Founded in 1893 in Cleveland, Ohio, Oswald Companies has long been a cornerstone of the Northeast Ohio business community, delivering comprehensive risk management and insurance solutions across industries. Today Oswald has eight branch offices throughout Ohio and Michigan, and extends it footprint through Unison Risk Advisors’ 40-plus office locations across the U.S.

As a founding firm of Unison Risk Advisors, Oswald continues to lead the way in transforming the insurance landscape. The firm’s dedication to innovation, leadership and services has made it not only as a trusted advisor to clients, but also as a beacon for talent seeking meaningful careers in the industry. This recognition is a testament to Oswald’s enduring legacy and its bold vision for the future.

Check out Oswald’s full feature on businessinsurance.com

About the Award

Best Places to Work in Insurance is an annual sponsored content feature presented by the Custom Publishing unit of Business Insurance and Best Companies Group that lists the agents, brokers, insurance companies and other providers with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Best Companies Group identifies the leading employers in the insurance industry by conducting a free two-part assessment of each company. The first part is a questionnaire completed by the employer about company policies, practices and demographics. The second part is a confidential employee survey on engagement and satisfaction.

The program divides employers into the categories of small, 25-249 employees; medium, 250-999 employees; and large, 1,000 or more employees. This year’s report features 100 companies of various sizes, from 25 employees to more than 4,000. The ranking and profiles of the winning companies will be unveiled in the November issue of Business Insurance and online at BusinessInsurance.com.

Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.

Best Companies Group works with partners to establish “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies,” and “Best Employers” programs on a national, state-wide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment using employer questionnaires and employee satisfaction surveys, Best Companies Group identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.

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