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Show your industry know-how by earning and maintaining a designation with The Institutes®, offering courses designed to fit into an adult learner’s schedule and build foundational, technical, and leadership skills to stay ahead of evolving trends in risk management and insurance.
Agency AI Labs is a free, live, and on-demand learning program from ACT (Agents Council for Technology) designed to meet independent agency staff where they are. No tech background required. No vendor pitch. Just practical, role-specific AI education built by and for the independent agent channel.
Don’t miss out–access Phase 1’s five-part webinar series on demand to uncover the foundation of AI. Look out for Phase 2’s Growth and Operations series coming soon!
The first comprehensive, multi-state survey designed to give independent agencies a clear view into compensation, benefits, and outsourcing across the industry. You can get the insights!
IMS is helping you unlock more commercial lines markets with The Hanover to protect your customers where it matters most. With the flexible, account-focused solutions and distinctive capabilities, you can offer your clients tailored coverage on an admitted basis.
Members have FREE full access to Catalyit. You’ll find tools to help you discover, select, implement, and maximize the right tech for your agency. Take the tech assessment, learn the latest insights, and more.
Have a question? Need assistance? Get the answers and resources for your licensing, CE, legal, market access, cybersecurity compliance, and coverage questions, all in one place.
We make it easy to protect your investment and ability to serve customers with E&O, EPLI, Cyber, and more. Plus, we provide THE BEST customer service to support you. Need markets for customers? Our programs can write what you need.
We’ll bring the training to your office. Pick the date and topic that fits your agency’s goals, whether it’s skill-building, CE credit, or earning designations.
Featured event
Women in Insurance Summit
Join us in beautiful Westchester for an energizing, interactive day designed to help you make the most of where you are right now, and take your next step forward.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 6 | 3 CE This course reviews many examples of situations agents may face that test ethical resolve and E&O management practices. Agents who take this course will learn some coverage lessons, better understand the critical functions of a successful agency operation, and be more prepared to handle difficult situations commonly faced by insurance agencies.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 6 | 3 CE Join veteran insurance educator Chris Amrhein as he shares his own adventures with Social Security and other retirement income solutions for seniors. He’ll discuss eligibility, enrollment, changes, costs, benefits, limitations, and just about everything else. Whether the information is for the benefit of your clients, your family, and/or yourself, you’ll be ready!
WEBINAR | AUGUST 11 | 4 CE Stay NYAIP-certified with our approved producer procedures course, required every four years for one NYAIP producer. The course walks through how the Plan works day-to-day, covering common situations like effective dates, assignments, eligibility, quotas, and performance standards.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 12 | 4 CE (3 CE Diversity, Laws/Regs & Ethics; 1 CE Flood) Get the basic four CE requirements in one webinar. Join Jim Lombardo, Tim Dodge, and Sue Keegan as they cover ethics, diversity and inclusion, insurance law, and flood.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 11 | 3 CE This course uses examples of several commercial property claims to illustrate how the policy may not function in the manner expected by either the agent or insured. Insurance pros who take this course will gain expertise on a variety of commercial property issues such as reconstruction costs, setting limits, insurance to value, tenant lease insurance requirements, and acts of civil authority.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 12 | 1 CE In this program, insurance pros will learn about several common exposures stemming from the use of small vehicles for recreational purposes as well as watercraft.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 13 | 3 CE Does the word “audit” give you night sweats? Instructor Kym Martell taps into her decades of experience auditing agencies to discuss why welcoming an audit might be the best decision your agency can make. She’ll discuss best practices of agency auditing and how it will identify workflow deficiencies, E&O exposures, lost profitability, and the strengths your agency can build upon.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 13 | 3 CE This course examines some of the property and inland marine exposures faced by contracting risks, as well as the policies available to cover them. We will discuss commercial property insurance, builder’s risk coverage, installation floaters, and contractors’ equipment policies. For each topic, we will review the coverage afforded by commonly used forms, coverage features to consider, and the limitations to watch out for.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 14 (More dates available) | 3 CE Join us for this jam-packed seminar where our E&O gurus–Brian Bixby and Howard Kronberg–offer decades of knowledge to leave you with the best practices to stay out of hot water. Earn 3 CE credits and a potential premium credit too!
This year’s seminar covers producer liability, E&O policy coverage, documentation practices, cancellation and timing risks, and real-world compliance challenges for agents.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 17 | 4 CE (3 CE Diversity, Laws/Regs & Ethics; 1 CE Flood) Get the basic four CE requirements in one webinar. Join Jim Lombardo, Tim Dodge, and Sue Keegan as they cover ethics, diversity and inclusion, insurance law, and flood.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 18 | FREE for members Explore the story behind the numbers! Join us for a free webinar as we dive into the Q3 insights from the Agency Compensation 360 survey.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 20 | 3 CE This course examines Commercial General Liability coverage issues to consider when writing coverage for contractors. We will discuss the CGL Policy’s Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability insuring agreement along with ways that insurers limit the scope of coverage. We will review CGL exclusions important to contractors, including Contractual, Pollution, Damage to Property, and Damage to Work. Lastly, we will discuss additional insured endorsements and tips regarding certificates of insurance.
WEBINAR SERIES | STARTS SEPT 15 Become licensed through our engaging remote 14-day Property & Casualty pre-licensing program, designed to satisfy New York’s 90-hour requirement and fit your schedule. Participants receive thorough instruction, study materials, and two exam attempts to help prepare for the NY State licensing exam with confidence.
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Get the supportive guidance, practical resources, and strong advocacy your agency needs to grow, compete, and thrive—backed by a community that’s with you every step of the way.
Stay current with discounted CE courses, licensing prep, and timely training on emerging issues.
Access to Helpful Insights
Get answers fast with technical support, E&O guidance, and compliance tools you can rely on.
Coverage Backed by Experience
Gain a trusted insurance partner with vast E&O knowledge, responsive service, and access to both admitted and non-admitted markets.
Tools to Grow & Compete
Tap into hiring help, market access, and free Catalyit membership to strengthen operations.
Marketing Support That Gets Results
Use professionally designed materials and get reimbursed for promoting your agency.
Collaborative, Statewide Network
Connect with other agents, local leaders, and peers who genuinely want to help you succeed.
Success Stories
Big I is a large asset to any insurance agency. The services they provide for the price of their membership far exceeds anything imaginable. Market access, continuing education, E&O consultation, state regulation updates with explanations, and loads of other member benefits. I can not say enough about the Big I!
Gary Roe Compass Group Northeast
It a tremendous value to be part of the Big I of NY. I highly recommend to any insurance agent or agency to become a member of the Big I of NY!
Kathleen Rapasadi Tompkins Insurance Agency
Tim never fails to respond to ANY inquiry immediately!! ALL inquiries are responded to in GREAT detail. I really appreciate his time and efforts.
