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Agency Compensation 360 is LIVE - Take the Survey Today!

The wait is over! Agency Compensation 360, a first-of-its-kind, multi-state compensation survey built exclusively for independent insurance agencies, is officially live. And here’s the bottom line: if you don’t participate, you won’t get access to the results.[+]

Recap: 10 Powerful Takeaways from Big I NY's First Women in Insurance Summit

Big I New York’s inaugural Women in Insurance Summit (September 30, 2025) united industry professionals for a day focused on empowerment, leadership, and connection. Featuring speakers Jenn Urso and Tinsley English, the event emphasized confidence, authenticity, and progress over perfection, while introducing concepts like English’s “G-Force” — Grit, Growth, and Gumption. With a Net Promoter Score of 91 and 94% of attendees eager to recommend it, the Summit fostered meaningful dialogue on storytelling, delegation, mentorship, and self-belief. Attendees left inspired to lead with vision, courage, and community.[+]

DFS Targets Mandatory CE Course Requirement

Some agents and brokers have falsely stated on their renewal applications that they took the mandatory courses. It didn't end well for them. [+]

DFS Warns of Cybersecurity Risk from Cisco Devices

Authorities have found Cisco’s ASA (Adaptive Security Appliances) and Firepower devices, which many organizations use as part of their network security, to have critical weaknesses.[+]

NY DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Resigns

Governor Hochul today announced the resignation of Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). [+]

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