Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Insurance Education in Glendale, WI
Community Insurance Information Center (CIIC) was founded in 1978 to address community concerns about insurance accessibility and understanding. Our mission focuses on educating the public about property and casualty insurance through free resources, one-on-one counseling, and partnerships with local organizations. We serve as a consumer advocate while maintaining strong ties with the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.Our team provides clear explanations of insurance products, facilitates homeownership seminars, and participates in policy discussions to improve community financial protection. With over four decades of experience, we remain committed to demystifying insurance concepts and ensuring equitable access to insurance education across Greater Milwaukee.
Services
Auto Insurance Guidance
Property Insurance Education
Consumer Counseling
Community Outreach Programs
Insurance Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of insurance education expertise
- Our services are completely free to consumers
- We collaborate with local organizations for comprehensive outreach
- We provide expert insurance resource materials and counseling
- We advocate for fair insurance practices in the community
Associations and certifications
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Services
Auto Insurance Guidance
We provide free, unbiased auto insurance education to Wisconsin residents. Our experts explain coverage options in plain language, help compare policies, and clarify state requirements. We also assist with understanding SR-22 certificates and navigating Wisconsin's competitive insurance marketplace.
Property Insurance Education
Our specialists offer comprehensive property insurance guidance for homeowners and renters. We explain coverage details, help identify appropriate deductibles, and provide money-saving tips. We also address unique needs like home daycare insurance and special property requirements.
Consumer Counseling
We offer personalized one-on-one insurance counseling sessions to address specific concerns. Our counselors help interpret policy details, resolve coverage disputes, and connect clients with appropriate resources. All sessions focus on empowering consumers to make informed insurance decisions.
Community Outreach Programs
We conduct educational workshops and provide speakers for homeownership seminars. Our outreach includes training nonprofit counselors and participating in local policy discussions. These programs aim to improve community understanding of insurance's role in financial protection.
Insurance Advocacy
We serve as a consumer advocate for insurance-related issues in the community. Our advocacy includes identifying systemic problems, promoting fair practices, and helping residents navigate insurance challenges through our established support networks and industry connections.
People
Angela Marion
Executive Director
Angela Marion leads CIIC's community engagement efforts, connecting with organizations to share insurance knowledge and resources. With extensive experience in consumer education, she focuses on making insurance concepts accessible to Milwaukee residents through collaborative outreach programs.
Questions
What services does CIIC offer?
We provide free insurance education, consumer counseling, and community outreach programs focused on auto and property insurance in Wisconsin.
Is CIIC affiliated with insurance companies?
We're funded by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance, a consortium of major insurance companies, and supported by the state's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Do you help with insurance claims issues?
We provide educational resources and connect consumers with appropriate resources to address insurance-related problems and disputes.
Are your services free?
Yes, all consumer services are provided free of charge as part of our nonprofit educational mission.
