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Winter Driving Tips for New Teen Drivers

March 9, 2020

This post was originally published on the blog of West Bend Mutual Insurance Do you have a new or young driver in your household? If you do, chances are you’re a bit anxious about it. Add in some snow or sleet and it’s even harder to get used to seeing your young driver behind the…

Governor Signs 2 Bills Backed by PIA of Wisconsin

March 4, 2020

PIA of Wisconsin was invited to the Governor’s Office to witness the signing of two important bills, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Gov. Tony Evers signed one bill making Wisconsin the 46th state to regulate public adjusters and another that ended double-taxation of crop insurance. PIAW advocated strongly for both of these bills. “When there’s…

3 Wins at the End of the 2019-2020 Wisconsin Legislature’s Session

February 25, 2020

With only a few weeks to go in the 2019-2020 Session of the Wisconsin Legislature, three bills backed by PIA of Wisconsin appear headed for the Governor’s desk for a signature. Each one is a victory for independent agents, our clients and our industry as a whole: Bill to Rein-In Public Adjusters Heads to Governor’s…

Altered Terms Notification to Change to 45 Days in Wisconsin

February 21, 2020

The required notification period for altered terms to an insurance policy in Wisconsin is about to change. The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill that will reduce the notification period from 60 days to 45 days. A majority of states specify 30 days or less for altered terms notification, and carriers wanted to bring Wisconsin’s…

Insurance Cybersecurity Legislation Passes State Assembly

February 20, 2020

Legislation to create cybersecurity standards for the insurance industry in Wisconsin has passed the Wisconsin Assembly and will likely pass the Wisconsin Senate, next week. This legislation (2019 Assembly Bill 819) creates standards for insurance businesses that will help protect customers’ private information from hackers. Larger businesses will be required to conduct risk assessments, develop information…

Winter Get-Away 2020 Was a Smashing Success

February 20, 2020

By Ann Linstroth, CISR, PWCAM I just returned from my first (and certainly not last!) Winter Get-Away with the PIAW, at The Waters of Minocqua. We had a record turnout of 130, this year, including 80 agents! A big thank you to Heidi Hodel and Brenda Steinbach for organizing and staffing a spectacular conference. The…