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From The President
FROM THE PRESIDENT
STEVE CLEMENTS, CPIA President, PIA of Wisconsin
HITTING THE ROAD RUNNING
I am writing this article shortly after returning from the PIAW Engage 2022 Conference in Elkhart Lake. Each year during the Engage conference, new PIAW directors are selected and a new slate of executive committee members are sworn in. I am both honored and humbled to have been elected for a second term to the Board of Directors and to also have been named the PIAW President for 2022-2023. This is a role I do not take lightly and am committed serving the PIAW with dedication and serving to the very best of my abilities.
As an organization, the PIAW is strong, healthy and on a continued upward trajectory - always looking for ways to innovate and improve. During the coming year, you can be watching for several efforts upon which I’ve set some of my goals. First, you can expect the PIAW to continue to support and promote the many successful events and programs which have been so invaluable to our members. We will be diligent in examining ways to fine-tune these initiatives and I invite you to share your ideas and feedback with us, as well.
You may be aware that the PIA organizes an Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., each year. Beginning this March, we are planning to also hold a statelevel advocacy day in Madison. The PIAW Board of Directors, along with the PIAW Legislative Committee, will schedule meetings with legislators at the state capitol. Our time will be focused on building important relationships, engaging in relevant conversations, and promoting action items which will benefit both the insurance industry as well as the individuals and companies within it. Finally, we will sharpen our focus on member engagement. Those presently reading this article likely range from the ultra-involved PIAW contributor to the individual who has not yet experienced any of the vast PIA benefits beyond access to an E&O policy. To be clear, I want you to know that wherever you might be on that continuum, we are sincerely thankful for every single member and are thrilled to have you in this organization. If you find yourself on the latter side of the scale, may I warmly invite you to take a step toward discovering all the benefits PIA has to offer?
In addition, this organization would itself benefit from what you can offer. PIAW events and committees are eager to welcome talented women and men to help lead these areas. With seven committees to choose from, and multiple annual events, there is sure to be a role that suits you well and a committee that will be better for having you in it. In true two-way-street fashion, those involved also enjoy the forging of deep friendships and a torrent of learning and professional development alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.
If I have not yet had the privilege of meeting you, I truly hope to do so in the coming year. If there is anything we can do to serve you better, or if you have any questions about the PIAW, please don’t hesitate to reach out – it would be my pleasure to connect with you!
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