Statewide Shutdown Overruled; Businesses Start to Reopen
Dear PIA of Wisconsin Members, You have likely seen the news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the extension of the state shutdown order by the state Health Department. This means that businesses in much of the state may reopen. However, some cities and counties have local health orders in place, similar to…
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The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Mike Moore Featured Veteran in the Industry: Mike Moore, M3 Insurance, Madison, WI Written by Josh Timm, The Hartford Financial Services Group Mike Moore’s interest in the military started as a young boy. The path to serve started with the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin –…
Read MoreCOVID Update – May 5, 2020
WI Supreme Court May Be Leaning Toward an Injunction That Would End the Shutdown https://fox6now.com/2020/05/05/wisconsin-supreme-court-hearing-case-over-covid-19-order/ Economist: Shutdown Costing Wisconsin $179 Million per Day in Lost Economic Activity https://www.badgerinstitute.org/BI-Files/Images/ShuttingDownWI_2020whitepaper_FINAL.pdf DMV: Road Tests Are Now Optional for Teen Drivers https://www.wisn.com/article/coronavirus-wisconsin-waiving-road-tests-for-new-teen-drivers/32376896# When It’s Time to Reopen, How Do You Manage the Risk of COVID-19 in Your Workplace? https://www.propertycasualty360.com…
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TIPS FOR YOUR CLIENTS According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experiences over 1,000 tornadoes each year, far more than any other country. Agents can help their clients be more prepared by offering a few important safeguards. Make sure the property is adequately insured. Create an evacuation/safety plan for family (including…
Read MoreCOVID Update – April 28, 2020
“Non-Essential” Businesses Can Resume Business via Curbside Drop-offs https://wqow.com/2020/04/27/gov-evers-says-nonessential-businesses-can-begin-curbside-drop-offs/ Many States “Re-Opening” on Friday, but the Details Vary https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-states-are-loosening-economic-shut-down-orders-texas-expected-to-announce-new-rules-soon-2020-04-23 UW Economist Says Wisconsin’s Economy Has Shrunk by 50%, Already https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/04/27/exp-wisconsin-economy.cnn Do Lawsuits Await Businesses That Reopen? https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/04/27/566367.htm This CDC Guidance for Critical Workers Could Be Applied to All Workers in Businesses…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – April 22, 2020
Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Wisconsin on a Date Uncertain https://fox11online.com/news/coronavirus/evers-announces-plan-for-reopening-wisconsin Agent Licensing Exams Can Be Taken Online, During Safer at Home Order See the OCI bulletin OCI Announces New Rules for Health Plans Regarding COVID-19 Testing, OON Provider Charges, Rx Refill Policies See the OCI bulletin New Emergency Order from Gov. Evers, Addressing Wildfire Risk https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2020/04/22/565830.htm…
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