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NY Cybersecurity Regulation: What Your Agency Needs To Do

Sometime between now and April 15, each agency must log into the NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) cyber portal and complete and submit one of two forms.[+]

What Do You Want in 2025: Talk or Action?

Big I New York is taking bold steps to lead the charge for independent insurance agents, brokers, and their clients. Over the past 18 months, New Yorkers have faced a tough insurance market—rising premiums, shrinking availability, and carriers pulling out and back. It's been a challenge for our members to serve clients, but we're not sitting idly by.[+]

State Sen. Jamaal Bailey Named Senate Insurance Committee Chair

On January 9, State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx/Westchester) was named chair of the Senate Insurance Committee. [+]

Balancing Client Service and Risk Management: Streamlining Success in 2025

As an independent insurance agent, you juggle many roles—client advocate, team leader, business builder, compliance “cop”, and more. Balancing amazing customer service with effective risk management might feel like walking a tightrope, but the right procedures can make it a breeze. [+]

NextGen New York 2024: A Year in Review

What has NextGen been up to? SO many great things! Here are some highlights from 2024.[+]

What Happens When An Insurance Carrier Goes Broke?

Learn about the factors that can cause insolvency, the frequency with which it happens, the process that occurs when an insurer becomes insolvent, and more.

Big Book of Form Letters & Other E&O Tools

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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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