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What’s Behind Wisconsin’s Surging Rates?

March 13, 2024

By: Luke Strupp, CPIA | PIA Director As Wisconsinites traverse the new year, they may find themselves faced with an unwelcome surprise: more insurance rate hikes. Whether it’s auto, home, or health insurance, rising premiums seem to be a constant trend. But what’s driving this surge in costs for 2024? One significant factor contributing to…

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Navigating Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Contactors

March 6, 2024

By: Judd A. Genda & Robert C. Procter | Axley Attorneys In the complex insurance world, particularly in worker’s compensation, the relationship between general contractors and subcontractors can present many challenges and legal nuances. As an insurance agent, it’s crucial to understand the interplay between legal requirements and practical considerations when ensuring adequate coverage for…

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Security Camera Surveillance

March 5, 2024

Brought to you by: Security camera footage can be helpful in managing insurance claims. In addition to recording property damage or catching a burglar “in-the-act,” surveillance of every day activities around your client’s home or business can be useful when investigating liability claims. Business owners, in particular, are likely to face liability claims from customers…

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What Are We Doing About Cyber Liability?

February 28, 2024

By: John Strom, PIA of Wisconsin Vice President In the past few months, I have participated in many company meetings, agent discussions and CE classes. Everywhere that insurance folk gather, I hear the question, “what are we doing about cyber liability?” Cyber liability is the elephant in the room, and we need to talk to…

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Sen. Knodl and Rep. Donovan Receive PIA’s Legislative Excellence Award

February 8, 2024

On Tuesday, PIA board members traveled to the Wisconsin State Capitol to present the annual Legislative Excellence Award. The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin’s Legislative Excellence Award is given annually to a member of each house who demonstrates support for PIA priority issues and leads efforts to keep Wisconsin a flourishing place for independent agents…

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Wisconsin Agencies Licensed with OCI Must Complete Annual Cybersecurity Certification Form

January 17, 2024

Beginning in 2023, agencies licensed by OCI and domiciled in Wisconsin must annually certify by March 1st that they are following the information security program requirements of Wisconsin Act 73. Does My Agency Need to Complete the Certification? Most PIA Member agencies are exempt from the requirement to develop a comprehensive written information security program.…

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