McClone Insurance Announces Passing of Former President Michael McClone
McClone Insurance announced the death of Michael McClone, former long-time president, on February 22, 2025. He was 74 years old. McClone led the company for many years, retiring in 2018. During his tenure, the company expanded and established a culture centered on his core values.
“Even if you never had the chance to meet my dad, you can feel his impact throughout our organization,” said Dustin McClone, current president and CEO of the company. “He believed in leading by example—always choosing to do the right thing, even when it wasn’t the easiest path.”
McClone was instrumental in establishing McClone MADE (Make a Difference Every Day), an initiative that allocates 10% of the company’s earnings to local communities.
“For him, giving wasn’t just about dollars,” Dustin McClone added. “It was about using our time, treasure and talent to make a positive impact.”
Based in Menasha, Wisconsin, McClone Insurance provides strategic, transparent approaches to risk management, employee benefits, and compliance.
Wisconsin Insurance Market Under Scrutiny
In other news, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently included provisions targeting the insurance industry in his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message. The Governor plans to implement changes to the healthcare industry, including initiatives to crack down on insurance companies and prescription price gouging.
One of the Governor’s key proposals involves auditing insurance companies that deny healthcare claims.
“If an insurance company is going to deny your healthcare claim, they should have a darn good reason for it,” Evers said. “Under my plan, if an insurance company is denying Wisconsinites’ claims too often, we’re going to audit them. Pretty simple.”
Evers also aims to lower wait times for appointments and reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
“Wisconsinites should be able to get the healthcare they need when they need it. But I hear from folks all the time who feel like they’re getting ripped off by the healthcare industry and insurers,” he said. “Wisconsinites aren’t getting a fair shake when it comes to healthcare, and I want to change that.”
