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MADISON, Wis. (October 4, 2014) – Since October is National Fire Prevention Month, families will be performing home fire drills and testing smoke alarms to ensure they work properly. At the same time, they should also be testing their carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Many folks may not be aware that both smoke detectors and CO…

MADISON, Wis (September 3, 2014) – September is Child Passenger Safety Month and a new study indicates that some adults are not always making sure children are properly buckled up. Recent findings by Safe Kids Worldwide indicate that one in four respondents admitted to having driven without their child buckled up in a car seat…

MADISON, Wis. (August 1, 2014) – As students head to colleges or technical schools, they will be brimming with enthusiasm and hauling a bunch of belongings – computers, phones, TVs, jewelry and more. “Students assume that dorms are close environments and that everyone has the best of intentions. While most do, it makes sense to take some basic…

Reasons to Hire a Veteran Accelerated learning curve Leadership Teamwork Diversity and inclusion in action Performance under pressure Respect for procedures Technology and globalization Integrity Conscious of health and safety standards Triumph over adversity Business Symposiums and Job Fairs The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs hosts regular business symposiums and job fairs to connect employers…

Home Swimming Pools Can be Deadly for Young Children – 65% of Pool Related Deaths Occur at Child’s Own Home PIAW Offers Tips for Preventing Drowning MADISON, Wisconsin (July 9, 2014) – The Wisconsin Medical Journal reports that drowning is the second most common cause of accidental deaths in the state for children between 1…

MADISON, WI (June 11, 2014) – With the warm summer weather, motorcyclists are hitting Wisconsin roads. According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, “over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Most of the time, the car or truck driver, not the motorcyclist, is at fault.” Since a motorcycle has a narrow profile, it…

For further information contact: Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin ATTN: Ron Von Haden Phone: (800) 261-7429                                                                                    FOR  IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.piaw.org (May 20, 2014) Travel Tips to Keep Your Family Safe While on Vacation MADISON, WI (May 20, 2014) – Many Wisconsin families will load up their SUVs and head for well-deserved vacations this summer.…

For further information contact: Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin ATTN: Ron Von Haden Phone: (800) 261-7429 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.piaw.org STUDENTS AWARDED $25,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF WISCONSIN, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CLUB MADISON, Wisconsin (April 24, 2014) – The Young Professionals Club, a division of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW),…

For Immediate Release: Take Cover Immediately When Tornado Warning Sounds: Residents May Lose Precise Seconds Confirming Info MADISON, WI (April 1, 2014) – Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually and past storms have taken lives, caused severe injuries and cost millions of dollars in damage. “Despite the danger, a National Weather Service study conducted after the…

Melting Snow Combined with Spring Rains May Cause Flooding: Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover It, Probably Not Wisconsin experienced record snowfalls this winter. Combine melting snow with heavy spring rains, and many homeowners will experience wet basements, sewer backups and/or houses flooded with several feet of water. “Basic homeowners policies do not typically cover sewer…