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If You're Not at the Table, You're On the Menu: Amplify Your Voice with IAPAC

Through the Independent Agents Political Action Committee (IAPAC), Big I New York supports and connects with lawmakers who value the insurance industry and advocate for policies that foster a healthy insurance ecosystem. [+]

Beneficial Ownership Information Report Requirement: Are All Insurance Agencies Exempt?

The Corporate Transparency Act's exemption from the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement applies to insurance producers of all sizes without regard to the number of employees. [+]

New DFS Guidance on SSL Insurance

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today published instructions about the upcoming change to New York insurance law regarding Supplemental Spousal Liability (SSL) coverage under auto insurance policies.[+]

"Spring" Into Action with In-District Legislative Meetings

Some of the most impactful advocacy occurs at the grassroots level right in your community. That’s why we’re coordinating opportunities for you to meet with lawmakers when they’re back home in district offices.[+]

NY P&C Insurance Summit: 'State is on the Brink of an Insurance Crisis'

Global threats, fraud, the state's legislative and regulatory environment, and reduced product availability are battering New York's property and casualty insurance markets. That was the message Big I New York and its partner coalition New York First delivered to state public policymakers on February 4 at an information session in Albany.[+]

New Resource Helps You Comply With NY Cyber Reg

You now have one-stop access to information about the cybersecurity practices of large publicly traded insurance carrier groups.[+]
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Big Book of Form Letters & Other E&O Tools

Dozens of form letters, forms, coverage checklists and disclaimers to help your agency avoid and defend against E&O claims.

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IMS: Independent Market Solutions

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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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