Author: Sarah Ocampo

Vizance Adds Ripon Agency

Dec
06
2018
Vizance is proud to announce that The Diedrich Agency is joining Vizance on January 1, 2019. The Diedrich Agency was founded in 1923, and specializes in business insurance, farm and crop insurance, home and auto insurance, employee benefits, and individual health insurance, including Medicare. The Diedrich Agency will continue to operate under the Diedrich name from its office locations in Ripon, Berlin, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Green Lake. Agency Principals J. Drew Diedrich and Tobin Storzer will continue with the organization as owners of the new entity. For more information, click here.

Vizance Continues Its Growth with Addition of Kenosha Insurance Agency

Sep
18
2018
Vizance has announced that Sparks Insurance has joined its agency. The combined organization will serve a geographic market stretching from Northern Illinois up through Northeastern Wisconsin. Vizance, founded in 1978 and based in Hartland, is a privately-held independent agency offering a broad portfolio of insurance, risk management, employee benefits and financial service solutions for businesses and individuals. The agency has been named to the "Future 50" list three times, earning the "Master Mettle" recognition. Founded in 1960, Sparks Insurance specializes in home, auto, life, health, and business insurance. Sparks Insurance will continue to operate under that name from its office location in Kenosha. The agency serves Kenosha, Racine, and Northern Illinois. Sparks Insurance President Lon Knoedler and Secretary/Treasurer Bonnie Knoedler, who have been the principals of the agency, will continue with the organization. “We found a partner that meshes seamlessly with our philosophies, culture, and way of doing business. It's a win-win-win for our staff, our clients, and our company partners,” said Lon Knoedler. Sparks Insurance will leverage the significant resources at Vizance to bring additional services such as safety, claims, risk management, and compliance services to its business clients. We have been actively seeking to expand our services in the Racine and Kenosha areas, and we are pleased to partner with Sparks Insurance," said Vizance Presiden

Vizance Named to Fastest Growing Firms and Future 50 Lists

Jun
20
2018
Vizance recently earned a place on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms list for the fourth time. This year’s list was comprised of 21 companies that have shown high levels of growth over the previous three years. Vizance also received the Future 50 Award from the MMAC (Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce). Companies receiving this award have demonstrated strong growth in revenue and employment and can win the award up to three times. This was Vizance’s third and final time winning the award.

Considering a New Career?

May
10
2018
A career with Vizance means being part of something truly meaningful. Learn more on our Careers page or email us at careers@vizance.com.

Vizance Insight Series: April – June 2018

Mar
14
2018
Join us for our Vizance Insight Series webinars when Beth Ward, Vizance’s Compliance Attorney, will address several common issues affecting employee benefit plans. Beth will discuss the legal issues and practical concerns surrounding these topics and discuss strategies to help employers be compliant. Benefits Based on Disability:  What the New DOL Regulations Mean for Employers, Tuesday, April 10th, 1:30 - 2:30 Continuation Coverage:  An Overview of Federal COBRA and State Continuation Rules, Tuesday, May 15th, 1:30 - 2:30 An Employer's Guide to FMLA, Tuesday, June 12th, 1:30 - 2:30 Please see our 2018 2nd Qtr Vizance Insight Series Schedule for more information.    

16 Items to Pack in a Roadside Emergency Kit

Feb
27
2018
Whether you are taking a casual drive or embarking on a long road trip, you never know when an emergency will arise. As such, it's important to have a roadside emergency kit packed in your vehicle. Consider including these items in your kit.

Protect Yourself by Avoiding These Passwords

Feb
16
2018
How clever is your password? If it's on this infographic, your password is just as easily stolen as it is remembered. Protect yourself by making sure you’re not using one of the top 25 most commonly stolen passwords of 2017.

Vizance Insight Series: January – March 2018 Webinar Schedule

Dec
19
2017
Join us for our Vizance Insight Series webinars when Beth Ward, Vizance’s Compliance Attorney, will address several common issues affecting employee benefit plans. Beth will discuss the legal issues and practical concerns surrounding these topics and discuss strategies to help employers be compliant. It's Time to "Pay or Play" - The Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Tuesday, January 9th, 1:30 - 2:30 Discrimination in Employee Benefits:  What Is or Is Not Permitted? Tuesday, February 13th, 1:30 - 2:30 Employee Health Savings Accounts:  What Employers Should Know Before They Contribute Tuesday, March 13th, 1:30 - 2:30 Click here for our upcoming webinar details.

Another Food Drive Has Come to an End

Nov
22
2017
Thank you to those who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Vizance collected 26,627 food items and $5,875 for a grand total of 32,502 items. We're so happy to help out those in need this holiday season!

Health FSA Limits Increase in 2018

Nov
02
2017
The ACA imposes a maximum dollar limit on employees' salary reduction contributions to a health FSA. Although the ACA set this limit at $2,500, the limit is indexed for cost-of-living adjustments each year. On October 19, 2017, the IRS announced that, for taxable years beginning in 2018, the dollar limit on employees' salary reduction contributions to a health FSA will increase to $2,650. This Compliance Bulletin explains the indexed health FSA limit for 2018.