Oswald Companies<\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s largest independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage and risk management firms, has announced plans to grow their headquarters in Cleveland. The company will relocate their downtown office to the former E&Y tower in the Flats East Bank. The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)<\/a> approved the project for tax credit assistance during its Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting today. This opportunity will create 88 new positions in the state and retain 320 current jobs based at Oswald\u2019s headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The relocation of the leading risk management company will provide a cutting-edge, progressive environment to support the ever-expanding operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor 131 years, Oswald has called the city center its home,\u201d said Oswald Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Klonk<\/a>. \u201cWe are grateful to the many entities that helped us find a new home downtown so we can continue our long-standing commitment to the region\u2019s development and progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A local team consisting of members of the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Downtown Cleveland, Inc., ODOD, JobsOhio, and Team NEO provided the company with information to keep Oswald Companies in the Northeast Ohio Region versus relocating to another region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlong with our local partners, ODOD and JobsOhio, we are pleased that Oswald Companies has decided to keep their headquarters in Northeast Ohio,\u201d stated Team NEO Chief Executive Officer Bill Koehler. \u201dWith our robust, talented workforce of 60,000 financial service professionals, we are sure they will continue to succeed in their new location.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Leaders commented on the project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Oswald is a classic Cleveland success story\u2014a company that has been growing and evolving here for more than 131 years. We are delighted they are not only staying right here in Downtown Cleveland but also adding more than 80 new job opportunities to our economy. I appreciate the hard work and partnership of everyone involved in this project.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOswald has a rich history of being a dedicated business and community partner to Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland. For over 100 years, Oswald has shaped our region, fostered stability, and enhanced community identity through a sense of permanency. Cuyahoga County congratulates Oswald Company on their continued commitment to Northeast Ohio.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are grateful for Oswald’s decision to continue building on their 131-year Downtown Cleveland legacy. Their recommitment to the city’s core demonstrates the importance of place-based work, a collaborative work culture, and the quality space and amenities that attract talent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 1893, Cleveland-based and employee-owned, Oswald is one of the nation\u2019s largest independent insurance brokerage firms. As a proud partner of Assurex Global<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest association of privately held insurance brokers, our risk management professionals service and support the needs of our clients worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oswald is part of Unison Risk Advisors Inc., a leading independent risk management, insurance and employee benefits firm established in 2020 through the strategic merger of Oswald Companies and RCM&D. It features a combined workforce of more than 900 employee-owners in 19 office locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more at Oswaldcompanies.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization accelerating business growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of the Northeast Ohio Region. As the designated JobsOhio Network Partner, we align and amplify local economic development efforts in the region\u2019s 18-counties; we conduct research and data analysis to inform local conversations and influence solutions; we market the Northeast Ohio Region; and we work to increase access to jobs, education and training for the region\u2019s 4.3 million people. We do this to build a more vibrant regional economy; one that is more talented, equitable, competitive, innovative, resilient, and prosperous. For more information, visit northeastohioregion.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio<\/a>. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition<\/a>, Ohio Southeast Economic Development<\/a>, One Columbus<\/a>, REDI Cincinnati<\/a>, Regional Growth Partnership<\/a> and Team NEO<\/a>. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com<\/a>. 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About Oswald Companies<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
About Team NEO<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
About JobsOhio<\/h5>\n\n\n\n