Agent guides, industry news, CE tips, and quarterly digests for Wisconsin insurance professionals
Whether you need to understand LTC training requirements, figure out how to renew a lapsed license, or just stay on top of what's happening in the Wisconsin insurance market — we've got you covered. Plus, our quarterly Industry Digests are available as CE credit courses!
It's the end of the month, your license is about to expire, and you haven't started your CE. Sound familiar? Here's exactly how to finish fast — upload schedules, RUSH processing, proctor tips, and the One-n-Done strategy that gets all 24 credits done in a single course.
Missed your CE deadline? Don't panic — but don't wait, either. You have a 1-year window to reinstate without retaking prelicensing or the state exam. Here's the step-by-step process, what it costs, and how to get your CE done fast.
Selling long-term care insurance in Wisconsin? You need LTC Partnership training — initial 8-hour or ongoing 4-hour, depending on your situation. Here's how it works, which course to pick, what ClearCert is, and how it counts toward your 24 CE credits.
Selling annuities in Wisconsin? You need one-time Best Interest training under 2021 Wis. Act 260. This replaced the old "Suitability" standard with a higher care obligation. Here's what it covers, whether you need it, and how the 6 credits count toward your CE total.
Don't want to mix and match? Each of these courses covers all 24 credits — including ethics — in a single course and a single test.
Los Angeles wildfires become the costliest wildfire catastrophe ever recorded globally with $30-45B in insured losses. ACA subsidy expiration hits Wisconsin hard—premiums spike up to 800% for some residents. AI adoption reaches 91% of insurers as "agentic AI" transforms operations. Cyber insurance market set to double by 2030. Plus: Wisconsin CE fees increase February 1, and wild ponies develop a taste for car paint.
Hurricane Melissa makes history as first Cat 5 to strike Jamaica, triggering a $150M catastrophe bond payout. Wisconsin celebrates 10th straight year of workers' comp rate decreases, but faces looming ACA premium crisis with increases of 39-85% for 2026. Plus: AI transforms claims processing, cyber market hits $16B, and an iPhone disappears inside a cow.
Record-breaking LA wildfires cause $40B in insured losses. M&A activity drops to lowest level since 2008 financial crisis. Major insurers Aflac and Allianz hit by sophisticated cyber attacks from Scattered Spider collective. Wisconsin OCI issues first-ever insurance fraud forfeiture. Plus: a burglar survives on dog food and wins $500K.
Embedded insurance market explodes to $210B with 35% annual growth projected. Wisconsin becomes 24th state to adopt NAIC AI bulletin. Wisconsin auto rates finally stabilize at 3% increase vs. 22% spike the prior year. "Agentic AI" emerges as the next frontier. Plus: satellite imagery leads to bizarre non-renewal dispute.
Commissioner Houdek issues landmark AI bulletin. M&A heats up with Gallagher's $13.45B AssuredPartners deal facing regulatory scrutiny. P&C carriers post best underwriting results since 2007. NAIC calls for elimination of Federal Insurance Office. Plus: four arrested in "Operation Bear Claw" for bear-costume fraud scheme.
The four most recent quarterly digests are each available as 1-credit CE courses.
Read the content, take a short test, earn your credit!
New digests are published in early February, May, August, and November. Questions about Wisconsin insurance news or want to discuss how these changes affect your business?
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