Press Releases

IIABNY Vows To Fight On After Governor’s Veto of Certificates Bill

Dec. 19, 2013 — Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto of a bill dealing with certificates of insurance abuse, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York today said it will not give up on the issue.

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IIABNY Hails Enactment of Wellness Program Law

Nov. 14, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) today applauded the final approval of a new measure that frees insurance producers to better serve their clients. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed Senate Bill 2894A into law yesterday. IIABNY supported the bill’s passage in the New York State Legislature earlier this year.

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IIABNY Calls for Reform of Scaffolding Law, Other Laws and Regulations at Senate Forum

Oct. 8, 2013 - New York’s scaffolding law is harming the state’s economy, a spokesman for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) told the State Senate today. IIABNY Chair of the Board Andrew Kaufman said that the law should either be reformed or repealed outright.

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IIABNY Education Team Takes Home ‘Excellence in Insurance Education’ Award

Oct. 7, 2013 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) has again received honors for its work in insurance education. It accepted the 2013 Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Diamond Award from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) at a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas last month. This is the ninth time that IIABNY has received the award and the third consecutive year.

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IIABNY, Travelers Institute, Long Island Insurance Agents Team Up For Panel Discussion on Federal Debt

Sept. 23, 2013 - What should be done about the ballooning federal debt? That will be the topic of a panel discussion this week, hosted by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY), the Travelers Institute, and two Long Island insurance producer groups. The event will take place on September 24 at the Melville Marriott Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York.

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New York Independent Insurance Agencies Lead ‘Best Practices’ Field

Sept. 11, 2013 - Twelve independent insurance agencies in New York State have been recognized as among the top performing agencies in the country. All 12 are members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY), the state’s oldest insurance producer trade association.

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IIABNY, NYSAHU Join Forces To Offer Health Insurance Exchange Certification Course

Aug. 1, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) and the New York State Association of Health Underwriters (NYSAHU) have announced a partnership to prepare insurance producers for the launch of the state’s health insurance exchange. The organizations will offer a course for producers in eight locations across New York, starting August 20.

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IIABNY Scores Victory: Certificates of Insurance Bill Passes Both Houses

June 20, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. (IIABNY) won a major victory today when the Legislature passed its top legislative priority — a bill that will put an end to abusive certificates of insurance requests. New York’s oldest insurance producer trade organization called the action a victory for fair treatment of small businesses.

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IIABNY Hails NYS Senate’s Passage of Certificates of Insurance Bill

June 2, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) today praised the New York State Senate for passing a measure that would curb abuse of certificates of insurance. The bill, which IIABNY played a major role in developing, cleared the Senate by a large margin on May 29. It has gone to the State Assembly for consideration there.

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IIABNY Honors Outstanding Service At Cooperstown Event

May 9, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York tonight bestowed awards on a dedicated manager who keeps local associations running smoothly; a leader taking insurance education into the 21st century; a successful businesswoman who doubles as the supportive spouse of the group’s chair of the board; an energetic committee chairman; an insurance company executive who has been a true partner with agents; an agent who has become a tireless advocate for the effective use of technology; and two local trade groups who joined together to help their communities survive the worst storm in recent memory. New York’s oldest insurance producer trade organization presented the awards during the leadership dinner following its Annual Business Meeting at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.

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IIABNY Elects Andrew Kaufman Chair of the Board

May 9, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) today elected Andrew J. Kaufman as its chair of the board for the 2013-14 term. Kaufman took the oath of office during a ceremony following IIABNY’s Annual Business Meeting, held at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. Members also elected and installed new officers and regional members of the board of directors.

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IIABNY: Insurance Industry ‘Did An Admirable Job’ After Sandy

Feb. 26, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York told state lawmakers today that the insurance industry “did an admirable job” after Superstorm Sandy battered the New York City metro area last fall. A group spokesman also said that the federal government’s slow processing of flood insurance claims has tarnished the industry’s reputation.

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Agents’ Ratings of Insurance Companies Slip in Latest IIABNY Survey

Feb. 7, 2013 — Insurance company responses to a changing market are taking a toll on their relationships with their agents, a leading industry trade organization said today.

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IIABNY Members Honor Peers, Discuss Issues With State Lawmakers at Albany Gathering

Jan. 29, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York honored outstanding contributions to the insurance industry and discussed public policy with state legislators in Albany today. The fifth annual Capitol Day drew insurance professionals from all over the state to the Hotel Albany and the State Capitol.

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IIABNY Gives ‘Outstanding Insurance Company Partners’ Awards

Jan. 29, 2013 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York honored six insurance companies in Albany today for outstanding performance. The trade group presented its 2013 Outstanding Company Partner Awards at the end of its annual Capitol Day at the Hotel Albany.

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Health Insurance Exchange, Homeowners Insurance, Certificates of Insurance Are Focus of IIABNY’s Legislative Position Paper

Jan. 3, 2013 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York said today that the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange; curbing abuse of insurance documents; and protecting coastal homeowners and renters will be its top priorities with lawmakers and regulators this year. New York’s oldest insurance producer trade organization will release its 2013 legislative position paper to state lawmakers early next week.

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