McClone Insurance announced that Michael McClone has died on Feb. 22. He was 74.
McClone spent decades at the company, leading until his retirement in 2018. During his tenure, the company expanded and established a culture centered on the values he prioritized, including integrity, hard work, and community service.
“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 chief executive of the company. “He believed in leading by example – always choosing to do the right thing, even when it wasn’t the easiest path.”
The former president of the insurance company also helped establish 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,” said Dusting. “It was about using our time, treasure and talent to make a positive impact.”
Based in Menasha, Wisconsin, McClone Insurance offers strategic, transparent and measurable approaches to risk management, employee benefits and compliance.
Recently, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said during his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message that his biennial executive budget will make sweeping changes to the healthcare industry. He said he plans to take several key initiatives to crack down on insurance companies and prescription price gouging – one of which is to audit 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,” he said. “Under my plan, if an insurance company is denying Wisconsinites’ claims too often, we’re going to audit them. Pretty simple.”
Gov. Evers is also looking to reduce appointment wait times and lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs for medication.
“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.”