Ohio's Largest Employee-Owned Insurance Brokerage Opens Akron Office

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio's oldest independent and largest employee-owned risk management and insurance brokerage firm is reinforcing its service commitment to the communities in and surrounding Akron and Canton by opening an office at 388 South Main Street, Akron. Oswald Companies serves more than 50 clients collectively located in these markets.

"We're proud of our history of service to the communities in and around Akron and Canton," said Marc Byrnes, chairman and CEO, Oswald Companies. "We're excited for the opportunity to expand our commitment to these communities."

Oswald's newest Ohio location will be led by Paul Catania, a resident of Hudson, who most recently led middle market group benefits sales and service for the Cleveland-based brokerage for the past four years. His insurance career spans nearly two decades

In addition to Akron and Cleveland, Oswald also serves communities and clients from Ohio offices in Columbus and Middleburg Heights, as well as from offices in Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Minnesota.

About Oswald Companies - Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Cleveland, Oswald Companies provide value-added products and global services in risk management, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, group benefits and retirement plans from offices in Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio. This combination of service locations results in 238 employee owners; they are supported by 20,000 professionals from nearly 500 partner offices in more than 80 countries on six continents as members of the Assurex Global, a consortium of leading risk management and business insurance experts. Learn more at www.oswaldcompanies.com

SOURCE Oswald Companies