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Handling Certificates of Insurance? What Can Go Wrong? Brought to you by: Improper handling of certificates of insurance (COIs) can often lead to E&O litigation. In fact, 6%-8% of E&O claims each year deal with COIs. What can you do? Establish set written procedures to ensure the proper handling and execution of certificates. KEY ISSUES…

What You Should Know About Federal Pacific Electric Co. Breaker Panels Brought to you by:       Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) breaker panels were commonly used from the 1950s to the 1980s and were installed in both residential and commercial buildings. They are now considered by many to be a latent fire risk and generally…

Rising Insurance Rates By: Jeff Menary | Grinnell Mutual President & CEO It’s no secret to buyers of almost any type of property-casualty insurance policy — home, auto, business — that rates are rising, regardless of whether claims have been submitted. People may also have heard about major insurers who are pulling out of certain…

Seven Tips for Making Driving at Night Easier and Safer With the recent change in daylight hours, more and more time is going to be spent in the dark. Most people will now be driving to or from work in the dark – or both! Unfortunately, this is more hazardous, with driving deaths occurring 3x…

PIA Celebrates Dan Keyes’ Contributions to Insurance During PIA’s Awards Luncheon on October 5th at Engage 2023, PIA celebrated individuals’ success stories and all that they have contributed to the insurance industry. One of those major contributors is Dan Keyes of Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company. Dan has been a longstanding supporter of the PIA and…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Turn on Multifactor Authentication Brought to you by:   We are recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by sharing tips to promote a strong and resilient security culture in your organization. To turn away cyber-attacks, a little knowledge teamed with critical thinking skills can go a long way! Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is…

Wireless Water Leak Detection Brought to you by: The importance of leak detection sensors Wireless (Wi-Fi) or cellular (device to device) sensor systems protect buildings and contents through remote monitoring, allowing quick action in the event of a leak and reducing future claims. These systems are particularly important for churches that are not occupied 24/7,…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Use Strong Passwords & Consider a Password Manager Brought to you by: We are recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by sharing tips to promote a strong and resilient security culture in your organization. To turn away cyber-attacks, a little knowledge teamed with critical thinking skills can go a long way! As…

2023 Award Winners Announced at Engage 2023 During the Awards Lunch at Engage 2023, several prestigious awards were presented. Ryan Butzke, CIC, CISR of Northbrook Insurance Associates, Inc. was named the Ron Von Haden Agent of the Year and also received the Stony Steinbach Achievement Award. Agent of the Year is a high honor awarded…