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Vizance Names Tom Schaetz President HARTLAND, WI – 8/16/24 – Vizance is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Schaetz to the position of President. Schaetz has served as COO of Vizance since 2022 and will now take on additional responsibilities as President. This strategic decision underscores Vizance’s dedication to maintaining independence, driving sustained growth,…

Generative AI Tools and Your Agency Many new tools are emerging that utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). While these tools have the potential to significantly streamline many functions for agents and potentially reduce their E&O exposure, use caution when engaging this new technology. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): Deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and…

Former Badger Mutual President/CEO Roy Bubeck Passes It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Roy Bubeck, who served as the President/CEO of Badger Mutual Insurance from 1998 to 2012. As you know, Roy was a beloved leader, well-known and respected across our organization and agency force. But he was more…

Lindsey Henry Is Named Wisconsin’s 2024 Outstanding CSR of the Year   Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce that Lindsey Henry, CIC of M3 Insurance in Madison, WI is the 2024 recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. In 1991, the Societies of CISR and…

Proactive Workers’ Compensation Claim Mitigation Strategies Reducing hazards in the workplace can be effective at minimizing accidents and workers’ compensation claims. However, even with proactive safety measures, accidents do happen and the claims process can be a difficult one for employers to navigate. When managing these claims and working with their injured employee, there are…

Non-Compete Clauses Banned: Updated Contract Templates for PIA Members By: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR | PIA Executive Director On April 23rd, the Federal Trade Commission approved a new regulation banning most U.S. employers from utilizing non-compete agreements. Not only will current non-compete agreements become invalid, but employers will have to notify employees in writing that…

FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements By: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR | PIA executive Director The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday approved a new regulation banning most U.S. employers from utilizing non-compete agreements. Not only will current non-compete agreements become invalid, but employers will have to notify employees in writing that those agreements are no longer…