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Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) – a trade association representing thousands of independent agents from across the state – recently announced the creation of a new award to recognize the accomplishments of Wisconsin legislators working to improve the insurance industry and the prosperity of small businesses in the state. The…
Read MoreThe holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can also be filled with unintended consequences. Criminals tend to strike more often, preying on people who let down their guard — burglaries and thefts of opportunity rise. And, while people enjoy the spirit of the season, they forget to practice common-sense safety or take…
Read MoreVizance, an independent insurance agency serving Wisconsin and surrounding states, recently announced that Tom Schaetz has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Schaetz was previously the Director of Strategy and Growth and is both a shareholder of the company and a member of the agency’s executive leadership team. As COO, Schaetz will focus on accelerating…
Read MoreBy: Judd Genda & Robert Procter | Axley Attorneys One of the more frequent questions that we receive at the PIA Legal Hotline is whether an agent should report a potential claim to his or her EÂ &Â O carrier. Usually, the facts are such that the agent likely did nothing wrong. The agent is worried about…
Read MoreDuring the Annual Meeting on October 13th at Engage 2022, PIAW’s 2022-2023 officers and board members were elected. PIAW is delighted to announce the election of: President Steve Clements, CPIA of Clements Insurance Agency in Wausau, WI Steve Clements has been licensed in the insurance industry for 20 years and is the President of Clements…
Read MoreThe Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin’s (PIAW) Engage 2022 convention was held October 12th & 13th at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI. The event hosted hundreds of agents and insurance representatives from across the state, where several statewide award recipients were announced and presented. Mike Endres of Endres Insurance Agency was awarded the…
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