Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.
The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is a community of dedicated independent agents and insurance professionals, working to promote and improve the independent agency channel. Supporting the advancement and excellence of independent agencies is the core of our mission.
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Educate
We are the premier association of insurance education in Wisconsin. Grow your knowledge and your bottom line at our education sessions. Whether you want to pursue a professional designation or meet your Wisconsin CE requirements, you have come to the right place.
Advocate
With two lobbyists representing you in Madison and many more in Washington D.C., PIA is working to protect the agency channel at both the state and federal level. Our goal is a regulatory environment that allows your agency to grow and prosper.
Collaborate
The community of PIA allows constant collaboration with other agents and industry professionals. Whether you are starting an agency, working to grow your agency, or considering new technologies, PIA members have diverse experience and insights to share. Collaborate with, learn from, and continue to grow alongside fellow PIA members at our many annual events like our Winter Get-Away, ENGAGE convention or golf outing.
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Read MoreVision Zero: A Promise Worth Keeping
By: Octavio Padilla, PIA Vice-President On July 1, 2025, I had the honor of standing beside Mayor Cavalier Johnson as he officially signed Milwaukee into the Vision Zero program one of the most meaningful, forward-looking efforts our city has embraced in years. As Vice President of Wisconsin PIA, I felt…
Read MoreBrianna Schwanke Named Wisconsin’s 2025 Outstanding CSR of the Year
Please join us in congratulating Brianna Schwanke, CSRM, of M3 Insurance in Wauwatosa, who has been named Wisconsin’s 2025 Outstanding CSR of the Year! Each year, PIA’s Education Committee selects one standout customer service representative who exemplifies leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to clients and colleagues alike. The nominees…
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