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The Annual Meeting of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, Inc. will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. At that meeting, the Nominations Committee will place the following names in nomination for election to the Board of Directors. In accordance with PIAW procedures, we…

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Assignment of Benefits (AOB) contracts allow policyholders to assign their rights under an insurance contract to a third party, such as a contractor. Unfortunately, this creates opportunities for abuse, inflated claims, and can disrupt the ability for an insurer to work with their insured directly. The negative effects of this practice, especially in catastrophe prone…

Brought to you by: Motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in the U.S. West Bend’s recent blog explores how combining dashboard cameras and well-maintained driver qualification (DQ) files can significantly improve fleet safety and regulatory compliance. Cameras provide objective, real-world footage to resolve claims and monitor driver behavior, while DQ files…

This past June, PIA had the pleasure of hosting PIA Partners Appreciation Day in beautiful Door County. It was a day designed to simply say thank you to the valued partners who make the work we do at PIA possible. Attendees enjoyed a relaxing boat ride on the bay, followed by a delicious dinner and…

September 7 marks National Beer Lovers Day-a celebration for aficionados and casual sippers alike. But beyond the pints and the cheers, there’s a surprising kinship between the craft beer movement and the world of insurance professionals. Drawing inspiration from brewmasters around the world, let’s explore a fresh perspective to further enrich your insurance career. Word…