Welcome to the PIA of Wisconsin
Hundreds of insurance agencies, from the very small to the very large, in every corner of the state, proudly call themselves members of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin.
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Welcome to the PIA of Wisconsin
Left to Right - Michael Winstanley; Steve Clements CPIA; Brian MacGillis CPIA; Ann Linstroth CISR, PWCAM; Sean Paterson CIC; Lacey Endres CIC; Julie Ulset CPIA; Jon Strom; Ryan Butzke CIC, CISR; Peter Hanson CAE; Sandra Hardrath CIC, CPIA, AAI; Mitch Tarras; Robert Wolfgram; Tracy Oestreich CIC, CPIA, AU, CPIW;
We would like to welcome you to the home of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin!
We are a community of independent agents and other dedicated insurance professionals, working to promote and improve the independent agency channel. Our mission is to support the advancement and excellence of all independent agencies.
Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.
Educate
We are the premier association for insurance education in Wisconsin. Grow your knowledge and your bottom line, at our education sessions. Whether you want to pursue a CIC, CPIA, CISR or CRM designation, or just meet your bi-annual Wisconsin CE requirement, you have come to the right place.
Advocate
With two lobbyists representing you in Madison and many more in Washington, D.C., PIA is looking out for your interests and promoting the independent agency channel within state and federal government. Our goal is a regulatory environment that allows your agency to grow and prosper.
Collaborate
PIA is a place for you to collaborate with, and learn from, other agents and many other professionals in the industry. Starting an agency? We’ve been there. Growing an agency? We’ve been there. Considering a new agency management system? PIA members have been there. Whether at our Winter Get-Away event in Minocqua, annual convention (ENGAGE 2020), YPC Scholarship Golf Outing or dozens of other events, you can collaborate with other professionals who have “been there.”
Our Recent Posts
By Curt Pearsall, CPCU, AIAF, CPIA President – Pearsall Associates, Inc. and Special Consultant to the Utica National E&O Program Ask agency staff members when the last time was that they moved an account to a new carrier. They would likely say that it happens multiple times a week, possibly every day. When this happens,…
Read MoreWhat is the PIA Marketing Reimbursement Program and the Partnership Reimbursement Program all about? By Tracy Oestreich, CIC, AU, CPIA, CPIW PIA National Director for Wisconsin Are you aware that PIA has 2 programs to help PIA members get back to business as we all recover from the Global COIVD-19 pandemic?? PIA Members may participate…
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By Mary LaPorte, AINS, CPCU, CIC, LIC, CPIA Agent’s questions about Errors and Omissions, and how E&O losses can be prevented. Q: Due to COVID-19, many of our account managers are still working from home. I am a personal lines manager, and responsible for a team of seven account managers. Although we have always tried…
Read MoreBiden up 7.4% – a Lead More than 5 Points Higher than Hillary Clinton’s Lead in 2016. Can Democrats Take the Majority in the U.S. Senate? 3 Hours Unpaid Leave Available to Employees in Wisconsin on Election Day. U.S. Supreme Court Rules: Wisconsin Ballots Must Be Received on or Before Election Day. Republicans Expected to…
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KEEPING YOUR HOME NETWORK SECURE WHILE WORKING REMOTELY Hackers throughout the globe are attempting to take advantage of people working from home during this time. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued an alert that offers guidance on defending against COVID-19 cyber scams. Use the tips below to keep your home network secure while…
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