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Stories regarding reckless driving incidents and dangerous driving behaviors continue to dominate the news. As insurance agents, PIAW members are particularly in tune with these trends and the increasing risk that they pose to Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and property. To help aid in curbing these dangerous trends, PIAW is supporting a package of bills currently…
Read MoreOften, insureds aren’t up to speed on what all the “insurance-speak” means. While insurance professionals could define commonly used auto insurance terms in their sleep, the average customer has little experience with insurance and its vocabulary. Often, that insurance jargon needs explaining. Grinnell Mutual provides insureds with some help, with common insurance terms translated…
Read MoreBy: Robert Procter & Judd Genda | Axley Attorneys Should an agency contact a client to notify it that its policy is being cancelled for failure to pay the premium (direct billed by the carrier)? Risk managers and errors and omissions insurance providers almost always say that an agent should not intervene and contact the…
Read MoreOn March 8th, PIA’s Board of Directors, the PIA Legislative Committee, and other PIA member agents gathered in Madison, Wisconsin to advocate on issues important to independent agents and Wisconsin small businesses. The group gathered at the Park Hotel for lunch and a legislative briefing, before walking across the street to the Wisconsin State Capitol…
Read MoreFinishing your basement is often on many homeowners’ “to-do” lists. Whether you are just moving in or it’s a project you’ve been meaning to get to, there are many important considerations to take before diving in. From planning out the project and pulling permits, to considering safety and property protection steps, it is imperative that…
Read MoreAcuity Insurance announced that, as part of the company’s long-range leadership perpetuation plan, Melissa Winter is named the company’s President. Ben Salzmann, who had been both President and CEO, will remain as CEO. He anticipates staying with the company for three years to help ensure a successful transition and will also continue to serve as…
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