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Rising Insurance Rates By: Jeff Menary | Grinnell Mutual President & CEO It’s no secret to buyers of almost any type of property-casualty insurance policy — home, auto, business — that rates are rising, regardless of whether claims have been submitted. People may also have heard about major insurers who are pulling out of certain…

PIA’s Jon Gentile Named Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics WASHINGTON – Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in the association category. “I am honored to…

Seven Tips for Making Driving at Night Easier and Safer With the recent change in daylight hours, more and more time is going to be spent in the dark. Most people will now be driving to or from work in the dark – or both! Unfortunately, this is more hazardous, with driving deaths occurring 3x…

PIA Celebrates Dan Keyes’ Contributions to Insurance During PIA’s Awards Luncheon on October 5th at Engage 2023, PIA celebrated individuals’ success stories and all that they have contributed to the insurance industry. One of those major contributors is Dan Keyes of Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company. Dan has been a longstanding supporter of the PIA and…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Turn on Multifactor Authentication Brought to you by:   We are recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by sharing tips to promote a strong and resilient security culture in your organization. To turn away cyber-attacks, a little knowledge teamed with critical thinking skills can go a long way! Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is…

Wireless Water Leak Detection Brought to you by: The importance of leak detection sensors Wireless (Wi-Fi) or cellular (device to device) sensor systems protect buildings and contents through remote monitoring, allowing quick action in the event of a leak and reducing future claims. These systems are particularly important for churches that are not occupied 24/7,…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Use Strong Passwords & Consider a Password Manager Brought to you by: We are recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by sharing tips to promote a strong and resilient security culture in your organization. To turn away cyber-attacks, a little knowledge teamed with critical thinking skills can go a long way! As…

2023 Award Winners Announced at Engage 2023 During the Awards Lunch at Engage 2023, several prestigious awards were presented. Ryan Butzke, CIC, CISR of Northbrook Insurance Associates, Inc. was named the Ron Von Haden Agent of the Year and also received the Stony Steinbach Achievement Award. Agent of the Year is a high honor awarded…

PIAW Announces 2023-2024 Officers at Engage 2023: Endres Elected President   The annual convention of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) was held October 4th and 5th at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The annual event, titled “Engage 2023” hosted agents and insurance representatives from across the state. PIAW’s…

Annual Meeting Notice The Annual Meeting of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, Inc. will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. At that meeting, the Nominations Committee will place the following names in nomination for election to the Board of Directors. In accordance…