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Brenda Steinbach’s Legacy Brenda Steinbach Presented with First-Ever Lifetime Achievement Award Last week, the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) Board of Directors awarded Brenda Steinbach the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual ENGAGE Convention in the Wisconsin Dells. A Career Rooted in Commitment Brenda’s journey with PIAW began in March 1984. Over the…

2025 Ron Von Haden Agent of the Year: Steve Albinger The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is proud to announce Steve Albinger of Couri Insurance Associates in Waukesha as the 2025 recipient of the Ron Von Haden Agent of the Year Award! This prestigious award, named after the late Ron Von Haden, a long-time…

Tech, Transparency, and Teamwork: Keys to Agency Growth in 2026 Deloitte’s 2026 Insurance Outlook points to a shifting environment where property/casualty carriers are balancing margin pressure, technological transformation, and distribution realignment. For independent agents, the message is clear: adaptation and partnership will define success. The report notes that rising claims costs and moderating premium growth…

Annual Meeting Notice and Nominations Committee Report 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…