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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…
Read MoreRegistration of public adjusters will become part of Wisconsin law if a bill that passed the state Senate on Tuesday is signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. PIA of Wisconsin has lobbied in favor of regulating public adjusters who swoop into Wisconsin following natural disasters.  This is because some public adjusters convince desperate homeowners…
Read MoreThe PIA of Wisconsin has launched a new website with a refreshed look for an exciting future. While the old website served its purpose well for a number of years, technology and user expectations have changed. For example, recognizing that an ever-increasing number of visitors are visiting piaw.org from a mobile device, we built the…
Read MoreWASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) applauds the U.S. House for passing H.R. 1865, part of the federal government funding package that includes three of PIA National’s most important policy priorities: an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until September 30, 2020; the permanent repeal of the Cadillac Tax; and…
Read MoreWASHINGTON – Congress this week will consider a federal funding package to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year that includes three policy priorities of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National). The federal funding package will be voted on this week in the House and Senate. “I am pleased…
Read MoreIndustry organizations partner to ensure access to industry-standard forms for independent agents Pearl River, NY, December 11, 2019 – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) and ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, today announced a joint program to provide qualifying PIA member agencies with a complimentary license to use ACORD Forms. PIA…
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