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PIAW Announces 2023-2024 Officers at Engage 2023: Endres Elected President   The annual convention of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) was held October 4th and 5th at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The annual event, titled “Engage 2023” hosted agents and insurance representatives from across the state. PIAW’s…

Annual Meeting Notice The Annual Meeting of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, Inc. will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. At that meeting, the Nominations Committee will place the following names in nomination for election to the Board of Directors. In accordance…

Robertson Ryan Insurance – New Look The Robertson Ryan corporate office in Milwaukee, WI. Robertson Ryan is excited to unveil a new milestone in their 60+ year journey. After thoughtful consideration and creative exploration, they are proud to introduce their updated name and logo. Going forward, you’ll start to see Robertson Ryan & Associates evolve…

Help Your Clients Prepare for a Disaster National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. As an insurance professional, it’s an opportune time to connect with clients to evaluate possible disaster scenarios for their property and business and…

Playground Safety As children head back to school or daycare for the year, it is a good time to evaluate the condition of your playground. While injuries on playgrounds cannot be completely eliminated, they can be greatly reduced by following guidelines established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC has done testing…

Safety First: Home Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Attempt on Your Own Brought to you by: Homeowners are getting inspired every day with videos on social media and do-it-yourself segments on HGTV to get their hands dirty. Though some home improvement projects are a great opportunity to save money and showcase your creativity, there are many…

Hand & Power Tools: Workplace Safety Hand and power tools are used commonly and in a variety of industries. While helpful and often necessary to perform certain jobs, these tools can be hazardous when used or maintained improperly. Associated injuries cannot only result in physical suffering for an employee but financial impairment for an employer.…

Introducing the PIA Past Presidents’ Fellowship By: Matt Cranney, CIC, CRM   “Don’t strive to be the best…  Strive to be better. The person you’re competing with is your past self, and the bar you’re setting is for your future self.” – Adam Grant This quote by Adam Grant from his book Give and Take,…

Be Familiar with the Vacancy/Occupancy Clause in Policies You Sell It’s common for a client to blame the agent when a claim is denied based on a vacancy or occupancy clause. This is challenging because an agent may be unaware when a property is or becomes unoccupied/vacant. Examples include a vacation home, a property undergoing…

Wisconsin Agencies Hit with ADA Lawsuit Threats 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…