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By: John Lisowski, SFB Your agency is humming along, even during a hard market, and it feels like it’s time to expand. You have done the homework and you have found an agency that is for sale. The market is good, the seller is agreeable. Everything is falling into place. There are many factors to…

HARTLAND, WI – 8/16/24 – Vizance is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Schaetz to the position of President. Schaetz has served as COO of Vizance since 2022 and will now take on additional responsibilities as President. This strategic decision underscores Vizance’s dedication to maintaining independence, driving sustained growth, and consistently delivering excellence in…

Many new tools are emerging that utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). While these tools have the potential to significantly streamline many functions for agents and potentially reduce their E&O exposure, use caution when engaging this new technology. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): Deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and other content based on the data…

It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Roy Bubeck, who served as the President/CEO of Badger Mutual Insurance from 1998 to 2012. As you know, Roy was a beloved leader, well-known and respected across our organization and agency force. But he was more than a CEO; he was a mentor and…

  Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce that Lindsey Henry, CIC of M3 Insurance in Madison, WI is the 2024 recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. In 1991, the Societies of CISR and CIC created the Outstanding CSR of the Year award to recognize…

Reducing hazards in the workplace can be effective at minimizing accidents and workers’ compensation claims. However, even with proactive safety measures, accidents do happen and the claims process can be a difficult one for employers to navigate. When managing these claims and working with their injured employee, there are some best practices that employers should…