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Winter Driving Doesn’t Need to Be a White-knuckle Experience
Those of us in the Midwest face many types of driving conditions during the winter months … rain, sleet, ice, hail, and snow, sometimes all in the same day! It can be stressful for experienced adults to navigate in these weather conditions, so imagine (or remember) how tough it can be for inexperienced teen drivers.…
Read MoreSpooky Truths Regarding Halloween Safety On and Off the Road
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety. In 2014, about 6,300 pedestrian deaths and 145,000 medically consulted injuries occurred among pedestrians…
Read MorePAY-AS-YOU-GO for Workers’ Comp
Now is the time. PAY-AS-YOU-GO for Workers’ Comp If you haven’t been discussing “pay-as-you-go” for Workers’ Comp with your clients, there’s no better time than right now. Many employers, hit hard by the pandemic in 2020, are struggling with cash flow and still experiencing fluctuations in payroll — which ultimately impacts the premium they pay…
Read MoreAward Winners Announced at PIAW Convention: Brian MacGillis Named Agent of the Year
Madison, WI – The annual convention of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin was held on September 29th and 30th at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The refreshed event, now titled “Engage 2021” hosted hundreds of agents and insurance representatives from across the state. Several statewide award recipients were announced and presented. Brian…
Read MoreRyan Butzke Elected President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
Madison, WI – The annual convention of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin was held on September 29th and 30th at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The refreshed event, now titled “Engage 2021” hosted agents and insurance representatives from across the state. During the Annual Meeting on the morning of September 30th, PIAW’s…
Read MoreInsurance Coverage for Damage Caused by Pets
If you have pets, you understand the benefits they bring to you and your family. Their inquisitiveness, unconditional love, and playfulness make every day different. However, they can get into mischief and cause damage to your home, or even neighbors’ property. Unfortunately, depending on the damage, it may not be covered by your homeowners/renters insurance…
Read More3 Tips to Reduce Your Dog Bite Liability as a Property Owner
Originally Published September 13th, 2021 by Leslie S. Dogs are best friends to many. A record number of families have brought dogs home since the beginning of the pandemic. While the increase in companionship is priceless, dog bites and related injuries have also increased. Here are some ways to help prevent being injured by a…
Read MoreImportant Forms to Complete Before Your College Student Departs Home
There’s a lot to discuss before sending your college student off to school. Numerous conversations are needed about the necessities of life as well as what the future holds. As we prepared to send our daughters off to college, our conversations included: What’s needed for the dorm room? Campus safety. Our rules for having a…
Read MoreStand Out to Rise Above
By: Steve Clements, CPIA, PIAW Board Member One of the first things we are told when learning to run a successful business is that we need to set ourselves apart. What makes us different (i.e. better) than the next business down the street? What can we do that uniquely adds value to our customers? Companies…
Read MoreNicholas Oleniczak Named Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year
Madison, WI – Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year is Nicholas Oleniczak, CISR of M3 Insurance. The Outstanding CSR of the Year award was created in 1991 by the Societies of CISR and CIC and recognizes the important role that the customer…
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