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Homeowner Liability When Hiring Contractors Or Other Help
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin 6401 Odana Rd. Madison, WI 53719 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATTN: Ron Von Haden Phone (800) 261-7429 www.piaw.org MADISON, Wisconsin (July 1, 2015) Anyone you hire…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Agency Worth?
New From PIA of Wisconsin PIAW Members receive 10% off John Dismukes Agency Valuation or other services. What Is Your Agency Worth? That’s one of the most frequent questions agency owners ask PIA. Members can now receive a professional valuation from a leading industry expert at a fraction of the industry-standard pricing. Several options are…
Read MorePIA National – June Government Relations Update
Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Mark-up On May 21st, the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee held a mark-up for “The Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015,” and was voted out of the committee along party lines, with 12 voting in favor and 10 voting against the measure. The bill was introduced…
Read MoreLeaking Roof?
After a Long Winter, Wisconsin Homeowners May Find Roofs are Leaking Due to Ice Dams, Storms – Insurance Will Likely Cover It MADISON, Wisconsin (February xx, 2015) – After dealing with rounds of snow, cold and melting this winter, homeowners may find themselves with leaky roofs this spring. Many homeowners are confused about whether insurance…
Read MoreHome Inventories Ensure You are Fairly Compensated For Losses – And There’s an App for That
MADISON, Wisconsin (January xx, 2015) – While no one wants to dwell on the negative, disasters such as fires, floods, tornadoes and other severe storms do occur in Wisconsin. Your best defense is to be well prepared. A key step you can take toward being prepared is creating a home inventory, which will help you…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter
MADISON, Wisconsin (January 05, 2015) – Winter has gotten a head start in Wisconsin, with many residents already experiencing significant snow falls. Such early snow increases the time period for ice dams to occur. Ice dams are caused when the sun shines on your roof or warmth from the attic melts the snow…and as the…
Read MoreThe PIAW, YPC to Award Scholarships to High School, College Students
Scholarship Applications are Due February 15, 2015 THE PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF WISCONSIN, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CLUB TO AWARD 10, $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE STUDENTS MADISON, Wisconsin (December 18, 2014) – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) Young Professionals Club, based in Madison, WI, is awarding $25,000 in scholarships to high school and…
Read MoreYou Can Be Liable If Your Guests Have Too Much Holiday Cheer
The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin remind you to protect yourself and your company MADISON, Wisconsin (December 4, 2014) – The holiday season is incredibly busy with gifts to buy, homes to decorate and parties to plan. In Wisconsin, those parties include plenty of fun, food, and beverages. And while no one wants to think…
Read MoreProfessional Agents of Wisconsin Encourage Vets to Consider Insurance as a Career Opportunity
MADISON, Wis (November 3, 2014) – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) realizes it can be difficult to find a job with our unsettled economy and urges veterans to consider the field of insurance as a rewarding career option. According to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) more than 125,000 people in…
Read MoreProtect Yourself from Identity Theft
MADISON, Wisconsin (November 15, 2014) – It seems that every day there is a new report of major data breaches for national companies such as JP Morgan and Home Depot as well as small local businesses. While you can’t stop large-scale data breaches, there are steps you can take to keep your identity safe during…
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