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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 work, he volunteers with his church, children’s…

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 the most frequent causes of workplace…

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 more than 30 years of insurance industry leadership experience…

By Lamar Garrett, Redbird Security There is a conversation starting to happen between carriers and their appointed agencies that most agencies don’t know is coming. It is not a renewal discussion. It is not a market access negotiation. It is a cybersecurity audit. The agencies that are not prepared are finding out what that means…

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 personnel to focus on more complex, value-driven work. At the same…

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 serving on many committees dating back to…