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Gov. Hochul Vetoes Multiple Bills at Urging of Big I New York and Coalition Partners

​A slew of costly litigation-increasing legislation was vetoed by Governor Hochul in her final legislative acts of 2025. Big I New York was part of a mighty coalition of business and industry groups that urged opposition to multiple trial lawyer priorities.[+]

Advocacy Win: New Transparency for TPLF Contracts; May Need More Reforms

Persuasive advocacy by Big I New York paid off with Governor Kathy Hochul's signature on legislation strengthening consumer protections for third-party litigation financing (TPLF) agreements.[+]

Big I NY Legislative Breakfasts Foster Dialogue on Insurance Issues

This fall, Travis Wattie, Big I NY AVP of Government Relations, spoke at five legislative breakfast events across the state. [+]

Big I New York Highlights Insurance & Affordability Solutions at State Senate Roundtables

​Big I New York Regional Director Eileen Frank and Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, Travis Wattie, recently participated in a series of Affordability Roundtables hosted by the New York State Senate Republican Conference.[+]

NextGen New York 2025: A Year in Review

What has NextGen been up to? SO many great things! Here are some highlights from 2025.[+]

The Most Important Skill Women in Insurance Need Right Now (And How Jenn Urso Helped Us Unlock It)

This blog dives into leadership coach Jenn Urso’s powerful Big I NY Women’s Summit session on owning your personal story, showing how a clear, confident personal pitch helps women in insurance step into their power and shape the future of the industry.[+]
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Brendan Higgins, Thousand Islands AgencyJeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph InsuranceJeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph InsuranceSteve Ferrar, Ferrar Insurance Agency, Inc.Toshiko Glatterman, TIG Insurance Agency

Using your information and research, we were able to get the company to reverse their position in favor of our client. This is such a great story of the value of being a Big I NY Member which gives the retail independent agent the opportunity to prove their value when needed the most.

Brendan Higgins, Thousand Islands Agency

As always Tim, your assistance is invaluable. Of all the benefits we derive from our membership, your expertise is by far the most helpful. Thank you for the excellent input!

Jeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph Insurance

Thank you for all of the work you do on behalf of the NY insurance agents!! You are an invaluable asset to us all.

Ed Hughes, Pilger Skidmore Associates, Inc.

I use Big I NY almost exclusively for stand-alone umbrella and I also have my E&O with you which contains some added enhancements for Big I members. I also use the Virtual University frequently to research issues, and when I send questions to Tim Dodge he always finds the answers for me.

Steve Ferrar, Ferrar Insurance Agency, Inc.

I can always rely on the Big I. A lifesaver for independent agents/brokers. Thank you!

Toshiko Glatterman, TIG Insurance Agency


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