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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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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 renovations, or a home purchase…
Read MoreWisconsin Agencies Hit with ADA Lawsuit Threats
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Read MoreJennifer DeGeorge is Named Wisconsin’s 2023 Outstanding CSR of the Year
Jennifer DeGeorge Is Named Wisconsin’s 2023 Outstanding CSR of the Year Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is pleased to announce that the 2023 recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year Award is Jennifer DeGeorge, CIC of Vizance in Hartland, WI. The Outstanding CSR of…
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