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Fire Sprinkler Systems: Maintenance Matters

May 22, 2025

Fire sprinkler systems can be an excellent investment for a business but they do require regular inspections and maintenance. After all, the worst time to discover that your system isn’t working properly is during an actual fire. That’s why we recommend following the National Fire Protection Association’s standard, NFPA 25, which is considered the baseline for inspection,…

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Letter to the Editor: A Tribute to an Outstanding Mentor in the Insurance Industry

May 6, 2025

I am writing to express my deep admiration for Mike Ansay, an extraordinary mentor and role model in the insurance industry. I feel compelled to write to you due to a recent accident Mike had, and my need to say thanks to him, on behalf of many agents that he helps daily for the benefit…

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PIA Announces 2024 Legislative Award Recipients

April 24, 2025

Rep. Dallman receives his award from PIA President Jon Strom, Vice-President Octavio Padilla & Natalie White PIA of Wisconsin is proud to recognize two strong supporters of the independent insurance industry with our 2024 Legislative Excellence Award: Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) and Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond). Each year, this award honors one member…

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Support Reinstatement of the Crop Inflation Adjustment!

April 16, 2025

Crop insurance agents play a critical role in delivering the Federal Crop Insurance Program. However, due to a freeze on inflation adjustments since 2015, agent commissions have been effectively cut – while the demands on agents continue to grow. In 2022, PIA successfully helped pass language affirming that the Risk Management Agency (RMA) can make adjustments to…

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New Process for OCI License Change Requests

April 10, 2025

Starting May 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance will require all producers and business entities to submit license change requests electronically via www.nipr.com. What This Means for You: After May 1st, OCI will no longer process paper or email requests for: Name changes (individual or business entities) Business or mailing address updates…

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Sports MADNESS

April 3, 2025

By: Ryan Bedroske, PIA Director With NCAA March Madness in full swing, it’s a sure sign that outdoor sports season is just around the corner here in Wisconsin. As a dad of three active kids involved in multiple youth sports, I can confirm-it’s a scheduling nightmare (and a whole lot of fun). Between practices, games,…

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