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By: Shannon Wiegman, PIA Director Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of daily operations in Wisconsin insurance agencies. From automated quoting to documentation assistance, AI offers tools that can streamline work and reduce administrative burden. But for many independent agents, one concern rises above all: How do we embrace AI without losing the personal service…

Sen. Romaine Quinn receives his award at his Capitol office from PIA Executive Director Pete Hanson and Communications Director Natalie White. Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce that Senator Romaine Quinn (R – Birchwood) has been named the Senate recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in…

Beginning in 2023, agencies licensed by OCI and domiciled in Wisconsin must annually certify by March 1st that they are following the information security program requirements of Wisconsin Act 73. Does My Agency Need to Complete the Certification? Most PIA Member agencies are exempt from the requirement to develop a comprehensive written information security program. However, agencies…

The law in Wisconsin was designed to ensure that lawsuits are heard in a fair and convenient location, typically the county where the incident at hand occurred. Unfortunately, a growing practice coined “forum shopping” undermines this and has led to court cases in Wisconsin being moved to any county where an insurer happens to do business…

Brought to you by: We’ve turned the page to 2026-a brand-new year and a chance to start fresh. The calendar gives us a symbolic reset, but what will you do with yours? Research shows that nearly half of Americans set New Year’s resolutions, yet most don’t stick. Why? Because big goals can feel overwhelming. Instead,…

Cyber Security Tip: This can happen at work or at your home By Gabriel Ness, Vieth Consulting A secretary unknowingly gave a con artist access to her law firm’s server room when a total stranger showed up in a Comcast Cable shirt and said he was there to audit their cable modem. The guy, part…