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Digital EditionOswald Companies Broker Sarah Echan Recognized as a 2026 Manufacturing Power Broker
Sarah Echan, VP, Senior Client Executive, Oswald Companies
Sarah Echan, CPCU
VP, Senior Client Executive
Oswald Companies, Cleveland
Sarah Echan builds her client service philosophy on three pillars: effective communication, emotional intelligence, and an unwavering sense of urgency. She builds trust with clients and delivers tailored solutions that resonate with their business objectives.
And she drives results quickly and efficiently, ensuring that clients receive timely solutions that protect their interests.
Client Aaron McCamon, vice president and CFO at Fresh Mark, certainly agrees.
He said, “Sarah delivers highly personalized, responsive service. She simplifies complex risk concepts, empowers clients to make informed decisions, and builds lasting trust.” Most importantly, Echan goes beyond traditional insurance placement, McCamon said.
“She deeply understands the risks faced by manufacturers — from supply chain disruptions to equipment failures — and translates them into proactive, actionable strategies. Her solutions not only protect assets but also enhance operational resilience, allowing clients to confidently pursue growth while minimizing exposure.”
Those qualities have certainly paid dividends for client SkyWater Technologies Inc., said CFO Steve Manko.
“Sarah and her team dug into our policies, learned our business, identified the risks and opportunities available for SkyWater and immediately started implementing actions,” Manko said. “Each year we have been with Sarah and her team, we have seen improvements in our insurance policies.”
2026 Manufacturing Power Broker Winners and Finalists
What is a Power Broker?
A Risk & Insurance Power Broker® is an individual who stands out among their peers for the exceptional client work they have delivered over the past year. While brokers play many key roles in the insurance industry and risk profession, a Power Broker® award recognizes problem solving, customer service and industry knowledge.
Our goal is to broadly recognize and promote outstanding risk management and customer service among the brokerage community.
Who selects the winners?
Power Brokers are selected by risk managers based on the strength of the testimonials they provide to a team of 15 Risk & Insurance editors and writers.
