IIAWW Appreciation Picnic

The Independent Insurance Agents of Western Wisconsin held their 30th Annual Appreciation Picnic for agency staff and carrier partners at Vino in the Valley in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, in September.

Sandy Froystad, our Wisconsin RAM, sponsored a group of local agencies with bus transportation and tickets to the event. Agencies represented included American Insurance Services, Ansay & Associates, SF Insurance, Spectrum Insurance Group, and The Service Agency.

The attendees were able to spend time in a social setting with their carrier partners and other agency staff for networking discussions and opportunities to win numerous prizes.

IMAGE Fall Agents Meeting

From Monday, August 25, through Wednesday August 27, 2025, a group of Western National employees from the Sales and Underwriting Departments attended the 2025 IMAGE Fall Agents Meeting in Wisconsin Dells.

The event began with a golf outing on Monday, followed by a casual dinner where Western National served as the beverage sponsor.

On Tuesday, our group presented during the Focus Forum sessions. They led six 20-minute sessions, reaching a total of 53 attendees. That evening, the event continued with a business casual dinner and program. Western National hosted a Diamond Sponsor table, entertaining a variety of agents from across the state.

Wednesday featured the trade fair, where Western National hosted a booth and had the opportunity to meet with member agencies as well as agency prospects from the group.

Next year’s event will be held in mid-September and will celebrate the group’s 35th anniversary.