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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…
Read MoreBy: 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…
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreBeginning 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.…
Read MoreBy: Pete Hanson We’ve all completed our January 1 renewals and set our goals for the coming year. Still, it’s the beginning of a new year and we’re thinking about what we can do to improve in 2024. What if I told you there is a simple step you can take that can improve results…
Read MoreBy: Leslie Sammon, Robert Procter & Judd Genda | Axley Brynelson, LLP Embarking on a new year calls for strategic resolutions, and one that should top your list is creating or updating your company’s employee handbook – a crucial document that businesses need to embrace. A well-crafted employee handbook is a valuable resource and benefits…
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