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President Trump Just Ordered Payroll Taxes to Be Deferred. How Will That Work?
Only for employees making less than$4000 bi-weekly. ($104,000 per year) Effective from September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020 The order does not clearly say if the deferral is optional or mandatory. We have to wait for guidance to be written by the Secretary of the Treasury before we will know for certain how this…
Read MoreWhat Do We Do If an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19?
First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must be kept confidential. It’s okay…
Read MoreSummer Grilling Safety Tips
There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. Safety Tips: Propane…
Read More2020 Agent of the Year: Ron Von Haden, CIC
We in the PIA family have had a few months to come to terms with the loss of a great leader. “Mr. PIA,” Ron Von Haden passed away on March 5th, 2020. In a fitting tribute to Ron, the 1752 Club of Wisconsin has named him PIA of Wisconsin’s Agent of the Year for 2020. …
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Served
The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Joe Cordova Featured Veteran in the Industry: Joe Cordova, Cordova Insurance – Merrill, WI What does it mean to be a veteran? More specifically a combat veteran. Most hear the word veteran and you likely will think of the friendly yet crusty old guy that sells poppies once…
Read MoreDriving Down Losses with Smart Devices
Driver-Assistance and Fleet-Tracking Technology Can Potentially Lower Premiums and Save Lives. What if technology could help drivers and fleet managers see beyond just the road ahead? A new suite of smart devices is doing just that by helping drivers stay safe and allowing fleet managers access to real-time analytics. The result is fewer accidents and…
Read MoreStatewide Shutdown Overruled; Businesses Start to Reopen
Dear PIA of Wisconsin Members, You have likely seen the news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the extension of the state shutdown order by the state Health Department. This means that businesses in much of the state may reopen. However, some cities and counties have local health orders in place, similar to…
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The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Mike Moore Featured Veteran in the Industry: Mike Moore, M3 Insurance, Madison, WI Written by Josh Timm, The Hartford Financial Services Group Mike Moore’s interest in the military started as a young boy. The path to serve started with the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin –…
Read MoreCOVID Update – May 5, 2020
WI Supreme Court May Be Leaning Toward an Injunction That Would End the Shutdown https://fox6now.com/2020/05/05/wisconsin-supreme-court-hearing-case-over-covid-19-order/ Economist: Shutdown Costing Wisconsin $179 Million per Day in Lost Economic Activity https://www.badgerinstitute.org/BI-Files/Images/ShuttingDownWI_2020whitepaper_FINAL.pdf DMV: Road Tests Are Now Optional for Teen Drivers https://www.wisn.com/article/coronavirus-wisconsin-waiving-road-tests-for-new-teen-drivers/32376896# When It’s Time to Reopen, How Do You Manage the Risk of COVID-19 in Your Workplace? https://www.propertycasualty360.com…
Read MoreTornado Preparedness
TIPS FOR YOUR CLIENTS According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experiences over 1,000 tornadoes each year, far more than any other country. Agents can help their clients be more prepared by offering a few important safeguards. Make sure the property is adequately insured. Create an evacuation/safety plan for family (including…
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