Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.
The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is a community of dedicated independent agents and insurance professionals, working to promote and improve the independent agency channel. Supporting the advancement and excellence of independent agencies is the core of our mission.
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Educate
We are the premier association of insurance education in Wisconsin. Grow your knowledge and your bottom line at our education sessions. Whether you want to pursue a professional designation or meet your Wisconsin CE requirements, you have come to the right place.
Advocate
With two lobbyists representing you in Madison and many more in Washington D.C., PIA is working to protect the agency channel at both the state and federal level. Our goal is a regulatory environment that allows your agency to grow and prosper.
Collaborate
The community of PIA allows constant collaboration with other agents and industry professionals. Whether you are starting an agency, working to grow your agency, or considering new technologies, PIA members have diverse experience and insights to share. Collaborate with, learn from, and continue to grow alongside fellow PIA members at our many annual events like our Winter Get-Away, ENGAGE convention or golf outing.
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Introducing the PIA Past Presidents’ Fellowship
By: Matt Cranney, CIC, CRM “Don’t strive to be the best…Â Strive to be better. The person you’re competing with is your past self, and the bar you’re setting is for your future self.” – Adam Grant This quote by Adam Grant from his book Give and Take, is…
Read MoreBe Familiar with the Vacancy/Occupancy Clause in Policies You Sell
It’s common for a client to blame the agent when a claim is denied based on a vacancy or occupancy clause. This is challenging because an agent may be unaware when a property is or becomes unoccupied/vacant. Examples include a vacation home, a property undergoing renovations, or a home purchase…
Read MoreWisconsin Agencies Hit with ADA Lawsuit Threats
By: Pete Hanson, CAE, CISR The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) has guided the construction and remodeling of buildings with public accommodations for 30 years now, improving access to retail businesses and other public places for persons with disabilities. An unfortunate side effect to expanding opportunities for persons…
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