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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 than a CEO; he was a mentor and…
Read MoreBy: Judd A. Genda & Robert C. Procter | Axley Brynelson, LLP The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued its final Non-Compete Rule, slated to take effect on September 4, 2024. This groundbreaking regulation prohibits employers from entering, enforcing, or attempting to enforce post-employment non-compete clauses. It also invalidates existing non-compete agreements, with limited exceptions.…
Read MoreMadison, 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 CIC created the Outstanding CSR of the Year award to recognize…
Read MoreReducing 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 some best practices that employers should…
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Madison, WI – After being selected as Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year, Jennifer DeGeorge, CIC of Vizance Insurance in Hartland, WI has been named the 2024 PIA National CSR of the Year. The PIA National CSR of the Year award is given annually by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents to an outstanding customer…
Read MoreBy: 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non-compete agreements become invalid, but employers will have to notify employees in writing that those agreements are no longer valid. PIA and many…
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