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Working Outdoors & Staying Cool During Summer

Working Outdoors & Staying Cool During Summer Brought to you by: Prolonged exposure to hot weather, including working outdoors for long hours, can be detrimental to a person’s health. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps, and rashes can quickly occur and become serious, if not treated promptly. Heat stress can also lead to conditions like…

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Vision Zero: A Promise Worth Keeping

Vision Zero: A Promise Worth Keeping By: Octavio Padilla, PIA Vice-President On July 1, 2025, I had the honor of standing beside Mayor Cavalier Johnson as he officially signed Milwaukee into the Vision Zero program one of the most meaningful, forward-looking efforts our city has embraced in years. As Vice President of Wisconsin PIA, I…

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Brianna Schwanke Named Wisconsin’s 2025 Outstanding CSR of the Year

Brianna Schwanke Named Wisconsin’s 2025 Outstanding CSR of the Year Please join us in congratulating Brianna Schwanke, CSRM, of M3 Insurance in Wauwatosa, who has been named Wisconsin’s 2025 Outstanding CSR of the Year! Each year, PIA’s Education Committee selects one standout customer service representative who exemplifies leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to clients…

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Essential Insurance Coverages for Sports and Leisure Organizations

Essential Insurance Coverages for Sports and Leisure Organizations Do your sports and leisure clients have the coverage they truly need? From fitness centers and martial arts studios to youth sports leagues and community rec programs, these organizations face a wide range of risks—many of which are unique to their activities. As their insurance advisor, it’s…

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Get to Know: PIA Director Alyssa Hobgood

Get to Know: PIA Director Alyssa Hobgood Alyssa Hobgood of BWO Insurance in Oak Creek has been serving on the PIA Board of Directors since the spring of 2023. Her involvement in PIA’s committees stretches far and wide: She is currently serving on the Education Committee, YPI Network Committee, Legislative Committee, Scholarship Golf Committee, Member Value…

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The End of an Era: Celebrating Brenda Steinbach

The End of an Era: Celebrating Brenda Steinbach It’s not every day we say goodbye to a colleague whose name is nearly synonymous with our organization—but today is one of those days. It is with deep gratitude and a touch of wistfulness, that PIA of Wisconsin announces that our beloved Education and Convention Director, Brenda…

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Fire Sprinkler Systems: Maintenance Matters

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Maintenance Matters 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…

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New Process for OCI License Change Requests

New Process for OCI License Change Requests 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…

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