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Ryan Butzke Elected President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
Madison, WI – The annual convention of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin was held on September 29th and 30th at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The refreshed event, now titled “Engage 2021” hosted agents and insurance representatives from across the state. During the Annual Meeting on the morning of September 30th, PIAW’s…
Read MoreInsurance Coverage for Damage Caused by Pets
If you have pets, you understand the benefits they bring to you and your family. Their inquisitiveness, unconditional love, and playfulness make every day different. However, they can get into mischief and cause damage to your home, or even neighbors’ property. Unfortunately, depending on the damage, it may not be covered by your homeowners/renters insurance…
Read More3 Tips to Reduce Your Dog Bite Liability as a Property Owner
Originally Published September 13th, 2021 by Leslie S. Dogs are best friends to many. A record number of families have brought dogs home since the beginning of the pandemic. While the increase in companionship is priceless, dog bites and related injuries have also increased. Here are some ways to help prevent being injured by a…
Read MoreImportant Forms to Complete Before Your College Student Departs Home
There’s a lot to discuss before sending your college student off to school. Numerous conversations are needed about the necessities of life as well as what the future holds. As we prepared to send our daughters off to college, our conversations included: What’s needed for the dorm room? Campus safety. Our rules for having a…
Read MoreStand Out to Rise Above
By: Steve Clements, CPIA, PIAW Board Member One of the first things we are told when learning to run a successful business is that we need to set ourselves apart. What makes us different (i.e. better) than the next business down the street? What can we do that uniquely adds value to our customers? Companies…
Read MoreNicholas Oleniczak Named Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year
Madison, WI – Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year is Nicholas Oleniczak, CISR of M3 Insurance. The Outstanding CSR of the Year award was created in 1991 by the Societies of CISR and CIC and recognizes the important role that the customer…
Read MoreValeri Agency Joins Vizance
Kenosha, WI (07/01/21) – Vizance, a leading independent insurance agency serving Wisconsin and surrounding states, announced that Kenosha-based Valeri Agency, Inc. will join Vizance, Inc. effective July 1, 2021. Valeri Agency has been a leader in the insurance industry since 1959, offering business insurance, employee benefits, and personal lines insurance to their valued clients. For…
Read MorePIA’s Young Professionals Club Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
Every year, the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin’s Young Professionals Club (YPC) raises funds for scholarships for students who are seeking careers in the insurance industry or a related field, such as risk management. Not only are these scholarships some of the largest private scholarships available in the state, but they are also exclusive to…
Read MoreState Offering New $5,000 Small Business Grants
Qualifying small businesses can now apply for $5,000 in grant funding from the Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Grants program. Applications are currently being accepted through the deadline of 4:30 pm on June 7th. This new grant program is being administered through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), using funds…
Read MoreThings That Challenge You Will Change You
Credit to Michael Winstanley, PIA of Wisconsin Board Member The Greek philosopher Heraclitus has been quoted as saying, “change is the only constant in life.” I think we can all agree that the past year has been challenging to say the least. We have had to make many changes in our daily lives. We have…
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