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By: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) has guided the construction and remodeling of buildings with public accommodations for 30 years now, improving access to retail businesses and other public places for persons with disabilities. An unfortunate side effect to expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities, was expanding opportunities…
Read MoreJennifer DeGeorge Is Named Wisconsin’s 2023 Outstanding CSR of the Year Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is pleased to announce that the 2023 recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year Award is Jennifer DeGeorge, CIC of Vizance in Hartland, WI. The Outstanding CSR of the Year award was created…
Read MoreBy: Linda Apolinski Not so surprising statistic according to Zippia: nearly 350 billion emails are sent worldwide every day*. But here is a stunning statistic – the average email open rate is only 18 percent. Less than 2 out of every 10 emails sent are ever opened. Yikes! Many businesses are hoping to crack the…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is coming up quick! Barbecues, family, friends, lake activities and fireworks… A great summer holiday in the making but hazards will be everywhere. With the weekend and upcoming holiday right around the corner, there is no better time to review some ways to protect your property and manage risks that may…
Read MoreStories regarding reckless driving incidents and dangerous driving behaviors continue to dominate the news. As insurance agents, PIAW members are particularly in tune with these trends and the increasing risk that they pose to Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and property. To help aid in curbing these dangerous trends, PIAW is supporting a package of bills currently…
Read MoreOften, insureds aren’t up to speed on what all the “insurance-speak” means. While insurance professionals could define commonly used auto insurance terms in their sleep, the average customer has little experience with insurance and its vocabulary. Often, that insurance jargon needs explaining. Grinnell Mutual provides insureds with some help, with common insurance terms translated…
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