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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 perpetuation plan – might be the…
Read MoreShannon 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 Board of Directors! Getting to Know Shannon…
Read MoreRunning 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 emerging risks like cybersecurity, and updating safety measures to minimize…
Read MoreBy: 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 cover the roof replacement. As a result…
Read MoreWisconsin 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 Designated Responsible Producer (DRLP) and the lines of authority that they hold, rather than a…
Read MoreBrought 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 body. In serious cases, the injury…
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