Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.
The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is a community of dedicated independent agents and insurance professionals, working to promote and improve the independent agency channel. Supporting the advancement and excellence of independent agencies is the core of our mission.
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Educate
We are the premier association of insurance education in Wisconsin. Grow your knowledge and your bottom line at our education sessions. Whether you want to pursue a professional designation or meet your Wisconsin CE requirements, you have come to the right place.
Advocate
With two lobbyists representing you in Madison and many more in Washington D.C., PIA is working to protect the agency channel at both the state and federal level. Our goal is a regulatory environment that allows your agency to grow and prosper.
Collaborate
The community of PIA allows constant collaboration with other agents and industry professionals. Whether you are starting an agency, working to grow your agency, or considering new technologies, PIA members have diverse experience and insights to share. Collaborate with, learn from, and continue to grow alongside fellow PIA members at our many annual events like our Winter Get-Away, ENGAGE convention or golf outing.
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Know Your Customer’s Rights Regarding Storm Chasers
By: Judd A. Genda & Robert C. Proctor | Axley Brynelson, LLP Hail damage claims in Wisconsin have become a cottage industry. When a hailstorm hits, contractors canvass neighborhoods offering to inspect roofs and provide free estimates. These contractors usually tell the homeowner that their home insurance will cover the…
Read MoreTo License Your Agency, or to Not License Your Agency – That Is the Question
Wisconsin is unique in that it is one of only five states that DOES NOT require agencies to obtain a business entity license to transact business in the state. The authority to transact insurance business in Wisconsin lies with the Designated Responsible Producer (DRLP) and the lines of authority that…
Read MoreSafe Lifting 101: Material Handling Techniques
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