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With only 44% of US households holding life insurance policies, the decrease in coverage comes at a time when premiums for term life insurance are significantly lower than a decade ago.  Approximately 11 million households with children under the age of 18 are living without this safety net.

Unlike home and auto insurance, life insurance is voluntary.  Too often this leads to procrastination in purchasing.  Many people overlook the need for life insurance until it is too late; if a health condition is uncovered without insurance, the life insurance premiums are significantly higher.  And many times prices are out of reach at that point.

R&R has put together a team of life insurance experts with over 200 years of experience to better serve our clients.  This team will have an increased focus on our wide range of life insurance products to best suit your needs. 

Stop procrastinating and contact one of our knowledgebrokers today!

From left to right (front row): Brooke Wodsedalek, Brandy Enger, Carol Nicholson, Tammy Cross, Jeff Wolfgram. 
From left to right (back row): Don Levings, Kori Cumley, Dan Wolfgram, Christine Rogers, Patrick Jaskolski, Bill Weston.

Congratulations to our very own HR Director, Nora Hauser, for being a finalist in the BizTimes "Fittest Exec" challenge!  The "Fittest Exec" initiative works to exemplify the many ways that companies can achieve lower health care costs and higher productivity.

Of the 140 local executives, winners were determined based on the best overall scores in the following areas:

• Biometric screening
• Executive management questionnaire
• Fitness test

Nora's workout regime: "daily exercise either on an elliptical or treadmill, exercise videos, or walking in the neighborhood or wherever I am with my children's events".

More and more in today’s world, companies are recognizing the benefits of improving the overall health of their workforce. Recognizing the opportunity to implement change at a personal level and improve the expenses of your group health plan can pay great dividends in the long run. It can also work as an additional employee benefit. R&R Insurance has extensive experience in implementing wellness programs across numerous employment fields.

Nora is a great example of the personal commitment to health and wellness!  Congratulations, Nora!

Waukesha, WI -- R&R Insurance Services, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, is pleased to announce the transition of Stephanie Riesch-Knapp from Commercial Lines to their Employee Benefits Practice as an Account Executive.

Riesch-Knapp has spent the last four years successfully servicing a commercial book of business with R&R Insurance as a Commercial Lines Account Executive. She is part of the third generation of the Riesch family actively involved in sales and leadership roles within the agency. Stephanie also has three years of commercial underwriting experience with West Bend Mutual, prior to joining R&R Insurance in 2008.

"Stephanie has significant experience in the Property and Casualty arena, specifically in Workers Compensation", states David Lancaster, Vice President Employee Benefits Practice at R&R Insurance. "One of our core business strategies is to develop a market leading service platform for clients seeking 24 hour insurance solutions with regard to Employee Benefits and Workers Compensation. Stephanie’s experience and product knowledge will be an essential component of this platform, and a great asset to the benefits team".

Mrs. Riesch-Knapp holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in International Business and Marketing. Stephanie also possesses her AU (Associate in Underwriting) and INS (General Insurance) designations.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Catholic Memorial High School and is an active supporter of the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation and the Waukesha County Business Alliance.

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

Our very own Lainey Gullickson & Sam Peebles made the Waukesha Freeman as part of "Decades Day" supporting the United Way.  Employees were encouraged to dress from their favorite decade to raise money for the United Way. 

In her "rad" 1980's outfit, Sam was our lucky winner and received a $10 gift card to QuickTrip!  Congratulations, Sam!

In the words of Ken Riesch, "Success is shared". From United Way to local sports and charities in Waukesha, West Bend, Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam and communities all throughout Wisconsin, we take great pride in our community support. Management emphasizes the importance of community involvement by encouraging volunteerism amongst our employees and offering a flexible workplace environment to do so. This loyalty to people, families, friends and business associates is key to our success.

In early 2012, the R&R Insurance website had undergone revisions to make it more user friendly, to be a resource for customers, and a place to get to know the great personalities of R&R employees.  These changes have been recognized by www.propertycasualty360.com as an example of a "Powerful Agency Website" (click for full article).  We are 1 of 7 agencies across the country with this recognition!

Through the R&R website, you can visit Producer microsites to learn more about their personal interests (they are people too!).  You can request a quote for your personal insurance or download a variety free informational resources. Customers and prospects can connect with R&R through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.  And you can see why R&R is such a great place to work!

The website is also linked to the R&R blog that is updated regularly to serve as source of the latest information ranging from workers compensation to personal insurance to general market conditions.

Kudos to everyone who has helped enhance the R&R website and truly showcase the knowledgebroker in all of us!