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Can Your Agency Survive Without You?
Can Your Agency Survive Without You? By: Kimberly Bunce | Brought to you By: If something unexpected happened, could your agency survive without you? How would this affect your family, partners, employees, and clients? Whether planning for the unexpected or for retirement, creating a succession plan – often referred to in the industry as a…
Read MoreGet to Know: PIA Director Shannon Wiegman
Get to Know: PIA Director Shannon Wiegman Shannon Wiegman of M3 Insurance in Green Bay was recently elected as a new director to PIA’s Board during Engage 2024. Shannon has been involved with PIA for years, sharing her talents on the Education, Convention and Legislative Committees. We are excited to welcome her expertise to the…
Read MoreIs your business prepared to thrive in the new year?
Is your business prepared to thrive in the new year? Running a business comes with both exciting opportunities and complex challenges, making preparation for the new year essential. Reviewing your insurance coverage with your independent agent ensures your business is protected against potential risks. Key steps to prepare include assessing changes in your operations, identifying…
Read MoreKnow Your Customer’s Rights Regarding Storm Chasers
Know Your Customer’s Rights Regarding Storm Chasers By: Judd A. Genda & Robert C. Proctor | Axley Brynelson, LLP Hail damage claims in Wisconsin have become a cottage industry. When a hailstorm hits, contractors canvass neighborhoods offering to inspect roofs and provide free estimates. These contractors usually tell the homeowner that their home insurance will…
Read MoreTo License Your Agency, or to Not License Your Agency – That Is the Question
To License Your Agency, or to Not License Your Agency – That Is the Question Wisconsin is unique in that it is one of only five states that DOES NOT require agencies to obtain a business entity license to transact business in the state. The authority to transact insurance business in Wisconsin lies with the…
Read MoreSafe Lifting 101: Material Handling Techniques
Safe Lifting 101: Material Handling Techniques Brought to you by: A common task in many industries, material handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injury. Overexertion caused by improper lifting or cumulative trauma due to repetitive body motions can result in damage to an individual’s back, shoulders, hips, and other parts of the…
Read MoreIntroducing PIA President: Jon Strom
Introducing PIA President: Jon Strom We are excited to congratulate Jon Strom of JMS Insurance Services and Image of Wisconsin on being elected President of PIA for the 2024-25 term. Jon brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to the role – and his term is just beginning! Getting to Know Jon How did…
Read MoreHighlighting Jackson Chesbro: PIA National’s Company Representative of the Year
Highlighting Jackson Chesbro: PIA National’s Company Representative of the Year The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents recently announced the winners of its 2024 Fall Awards, honoring outstanding contributions from industry leaders dedicated to supporting independent insurance agents. Jackson Chesbro, CIC, AIC of SECURA Insurance, received the prestigious national Company Representative of the Year award,…
Read MoreSteve Van Sluys Named 2024 Company Representative of the Year
Steve Van Sluys Named 2024 Company Representative of the Year The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is pleased to announce that Steve Van Sluys, AIC, AINS, AIS, AU, CPCU from AAA – The Auto Club Group has been named the 2024 Company Representative of the Year. Chosen by the PIAW Board of Directors, this…
Read MoreCelebrating the 2024 Stony Steinbach Achievement Award Winner: Steve Clements
Celebrating the 2024 Stony Steinbach Achievement Award Winner: Steve Clements Steve Clements, CPIA accepts his award alongside PIAW Immediate Past President Lacey Endres The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is excited to announce that Steve Clements, CPIA of Clements Insurance Agency in Wausau has been named the recipient of the 2024 Stony Steinbach Achievement…
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