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Megan Belter Is Wisconsin’s 2026 Outstanding CSR of the Year! Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce that Megan Belter, CISR, CIC, Senior Client Manager II at M3 Insurance Solutions, Inc. in Madison, has been named Wisconsin’s 2026 Outstanding CSR of the Year. The Outstanding CSR of the…

Alyssa Hobgood Named PIA National’s Young Professional of the Year Alyssa pictured with her award alongside PIA National Executive Director Mike Skiados, PIA National Past President Mark Suhr and fellow representatives from the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) is proud to announce that Alyssa Hobgood…

PIA Takes Agent Priorities to Capitol Hill This week, a delegation from PIA of Wisconsin traveled to Washington, D.C., joining PIA members from across the country to bring the voice of independent insurance agents directly to legislators at Capitol Hill. During meetings, PIA of Wisconsin agents discussed federal policy issues affecting agents, their clients and…

What Makes Clients Stay with Their Insurance Agency? Winning a new client is an accomplishment. Keeping that client is what builds a successful agency. It’s easy to assume clients stay because of price, but that’s rarely the whole story. Most people expect competitive pricing. What they remember is how an agency responds when they have…

Severe Weather Hits: Is Your Team Ready? Brought to You By:    Spring and summer bring busy days for many businesses. But they also bring peak storm season: tornado warnings, high winds, flash flooding, and a whole gamut of weather that develops quickly and without much notice.  As a businessowner, you can’t control the weather,…

Get to Know: PIA Director Ryan Bedroske Ryan Bedroske of MacGillis Insurance Agency in Fredonia sits on the PIA Board of Directors and is also serving as PIA’s Treasurer. Before he found the insurance industry, he worked as a sales professional for thirteen years and provided professional development for other aspiring sales professionals. Outside of…

Five Common Causes of Workplace Injuries Workplace injuries can happen in any industry, from offices and retail stores to manufacturing floors and construction sites. Many are preventable with awareness and the right precautions. Understanding the most common causes is a critical first step toward protecting employees’ health and reducing lost time. Below are five of…

Badger Mutual Names Director of Strategic Growth: Shane Paltzer MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Badger Mutual Insurance Company has named Shane Paltzer as Director of Strategic Growth, adding an accomplished insurance executive to its leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth and advances its long-term strategy for commercial expansion and innovation. Paltzer brings…

AI Chatbots in Insurance Agencies: Where Efficiency Ends and Exposure Begins AI chatbots are quickly becoming part of the modern insurance agency. From answering routine customer questions to assisting with internal workflows, these tools offer a practical way to help improve responsiveness and streamline operations. Used thoughtfully, they can enhance the client experience and allow agency…

Get to Know: PIA Director April Tarras April Tarras of Advantage Insurance Agency in Plymouth has been serving as a Director on the PIA Board since 2023. During her career, she has served in many capacities, both as a carrier representative and now as an agency owner. April’s involvement with PIA is deeply-rooted, with her…