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Notice: Special Meeting of the Membership
Notice: Special Meeting of the Membership February 2nd at 7:00 pm Whitetail Inn 9038 WI-70 St. Germain, WI 54558 During this meeting, PIA members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed changes to the by-laws. ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 9. If any member of the Board of Directors shall be…
Read MorePIA’s Top 10 Articles of 2022
The final days of 2022 are upon us, and all eyes are turning toward 2023. Before the calendar changes, let’s look back at the top articles for our Newsline readers in 2022. Happy New Year! Five Areas Analysts Predict Will Challenge the Insurance Industry in 2023 In the aftermath of the pandemic, with a recession…
Read MoreEnsuring Your Clients’ Holidays Stay Merry and Bright
The holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can also be filled with unintended consequences. Criminals tend to strike more often, preying on people who let down their guard — burglaries and thefts of opportunity rise. And, while people enjoy the spirit of the season, they forget to practice common-sense safety or take…
Read MoreVizance Names Tom Schaetz Chief Operating Officer
Vizance, an independent insurance agency serving Wisconsin and surrounding states, recently announced that Tom Schaetz has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Schaetz was previously the Director of Strategy and Growth and is both a shareholder of the company and a member of the agency’s executive leadership team. As COO, Schaetz will focus on accelerating…
Read More2022-2023 Board Members and Officers Selected at Annual Meeting: Steve Clements Elected President
During the Annual Meeting on October 13th at Engage 2022, PIAW’s 2022-2023 officers and board members were elected. PIAW is delighted to announce the election of: President Steve Clements, CPIA of Clements Insurance Agency in Wausau, WI Steve Clements has been licensed in the insurance industry for 20 years and is the President of Clements…
Read MorePIA Wisconsin Announces Award Winners at Engage 2022
The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin’s (PIAW) Engage 2022 convention was held October 12th & 13th at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI. The event hosted hundreds of agents and insurance representatives from across the state, where several statewide award recipients were announced and presented. Mike Endres of Endres Insurance Agency was awarded the…
Read MoreTips For Protecting Your Property This Fall
With the seasons changing quickly and winter on the not-so-distant horizon, it is important for your policyholders to be getting their homes in the best shape possible before the first snow falls. From cleaning out the gutters to checking for signs of unwelcome rodent visitors, West Bend has a great checklist to share with property…
Read MorePIAW Nominee Tiffanie Courtney Wins National Outstanding CSR of the Year
Madison, WI – After being awarded the title of Wisconsin’s 2022 Outstanding CSR of the Year by the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW), Tiffanie Courtney, CIC, CISR, CRIS of M3 Insurance in De Pere, Wisconsin, has been selected as the National Outstanding CSR of the Year by The National Alliance for Insurance Education &…
Read MoreAccount Rounding: Maximize Your Marketing Strategy
Cross-sell, upsell, account rounding. These are popular insurance terms but by no means unfamiliar to most marketing professionals. From “super-sizing” your fast-food order to reviewing items “customers also bought,” reaching beyond your client’s primary purchase should be a key sales approach in every insurance agency’s office. New Clients The best opportunity to present a multi-line…
Read MoreCatalytic Converter Thefts
It takes less than two minutes for a thief with a reciprocating saw to crawl under your vehicle and make the two or three cuts required to steal your catalytic converter. Less than two minutes time to take a part they will salvage for $200 and you’ll need to replace it at a cost anywhere…
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