MEQUON, WI – Jeffrey Thiel, CPCU, of Fitzgerald, Clayton, James & Kasten, Inc. had been elected as President for the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. His term runs from September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005.

Jeff has been active with IIAW for more than a decade. He has served on the Executive Committee as president-elect and secretary-treasurer. He also served on a number of committees including the Best Practices Committee and the Larger Agencies Committee.

“Being involved in the Association allowed me to meet a lot of good people.” Jeff said. “It has also given me a greater understanding of our industry. Insurance is so much more than just a sale,” he concluded.

“We’re looking forward to working with Jeff this year,” said Ed Cantwell, Vice President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. The Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin is a professional insurance trade association dedicated to serving the needs of more than 5,000 member agents, staff members and their customers.

Fitzgerald, Clayton, James & Kasten is one of the oldest insurance agencies in the state, with 34 enthusiastic employee professionals experienced in commercial, small business, employee benefits, health care/professional and personal lines of insurance, as well as value-added risk management solutions.