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Driving 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…

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Statewide 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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Honoring Those Who Served

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 –…

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COVID 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…

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Tornado 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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COVID Update – April 28, 2020

“Non-Essential” Businesses Can Resume Business via Curbside Drop-offs https://wqow.com/2020/04/27/gov-evers-says-nonessential-businesses-can-begin-curbside-drop-offs/   Many States “Re-Opening” on Friday, but the Details Vary https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-states-are-loosening-economic-shut-down-orders-texas-expected-to-announce-new-rules-soon-2020-04-23   UW Economist Says Wisconsin’s Economy Has Shrunk by 50%, Already https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/04/27/exp-wisconsin-economy.cnn   Do Lawsuits Await Businesses That Reopen? https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/04/27/566367.htm   This CDC Guidance for Critical Workers Could Be Applied to All Workers in Businesses…

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COVID-19 Update – April 22, 2020

Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Wisconsin on a Date Uncertain https://fox11online.com/news/coronavirus/evers-announces-plan-for-reopening-wisconsin Agent Licensing Exams Can Be Taken Online, During Safer at Home Order See the OCI bulletin OCI Announces New Rules for Health Plans Regarding COVID-19 Testing, OON Provider Charges, Rx Refill Policies See the OCI bulletin New Emergency Order from Gov. Evers, Addressing Wildfire Risk https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2020/04/22/565830.htm…

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COVID-19 Latest News

Wisconsin Shutdown Extended to May 26 https://fox11online.com/news/coronavirus/safer-at-home-extended-to-may-26-with-some-modifications Read the new emergency order HERE. Class Action Suit Filed by Pabst Theater and Other Milwaukee Businesses Over Business Interruption Claims https://fox6now.com/2020/04/16/pabst-theater-group-colectivo-others-file-suit-over-denied-insurance-claims-related-to-covid-19-closures/ Opportunistic lawsuits could stall economic recovery from COVID-19 https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/04/15/564821.htm Emerging COVID-19 Coverage Questions to Consider for Your Commercial-lines Clients – BI Is Just the Tip of…

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Latest on COVID-19 Update

The Latest Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loans The CARES Act was passed on March 27 and established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was designed to provide temporary relief to eligible organizations. With the PPP came some confusion and room for interpretation. Guidance is being released quickly and changing daily. The Department of the…

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