| | | Timothy Dodge | 4/1/2025 4:15 PM | Ask Tim; Cyber | 0 | | All New York regulated financial services companies, including insurance agencies, must implement additional cybersecurity procedures by May 1. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 3/31/2025 5:01 PM | Ask Tim; Advocacy | 0 | | A short tutorial on third party litigation funding | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 3/20/2025 8:21 AM | Advocacy | 0 | | 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. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 3/19/2025 12:29 PM | Ask Tim; Industry News | 0 | | 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. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 3/14/2025 2:39 PM | Ask Tim; Industry News; Advocacy | 0 | | 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. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 3/14/2025 1:08 PM | Ask Tim; Industry News | 0 | | Insurance industry standards setting organization ACORD has announced it has revised a form used with New York personal auto insurance applications. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 3/7/2025 9:09 AM | Advocacy | 0 | | 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. | | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 2/19/2025 3:33 PM | Get to Know Your Board; CultureCorner | 0 | | As we commemorate Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Emmanuel Osuyah, one of our board members who has forged a remarkable path in the insurance world. His journey is a testament to determination, hard work, and a passion for leadership. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 2/11/2025 3:30 PM | Ask Tim; Cyber | 0 | | The new tool helps agencies that qualify for the limited exemption identify the requirements that apply to them. It also informs the agency as to which filing it must submit before the April 15 deadline. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 2/7/2025 2:00 PM | Advocacy; Association News; Industry News | 0 | | 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. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 2/7/2025 10:47 AM | Ask Tim | 0 | | While your agency naturally wants to assist its client, it is not the agency's responsibility to make the lender happy. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 1/30/2025 1:38 PM | Ask Tim; Cyber | 0 | | You now have one-stop access to information about the cybersecurity practices of large publicly traded insurance carrier groups. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 1/27/2025 1:31 PM | Advocacy | 0 | | Last Tuesday, more than 40 Big I New York grassroot advocates gathered in Albany to visit with lawmakers and share their concerns about the state of the property and casualty insurance market. Over the course of the day, members engaged more than 50 state lawmakers! | | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 1/23/2025 3:13 PM | Advocacy | 0 | | On January 21, I had the incredible opportunity to join the Big I NY G100 advocacy event in Albany, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 1/10/2025 11:56 AM | Ask Tim; Cyber | 0 | | 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. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Julie Furst | 1/10/2025 10:34 AM | | 0 | | Big I New York is taking bold steps to lead the charge for independent insurance agents, brokers, and their clients. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 1/9/2025 11:22 AM | Advocacy | 0 | | On January 9, State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx/Westchester) was named chair of the Senate Insurance Committee. | Travis Wittie | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 1/7/2025 12:22 PM | Consulting | 0 | | 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. | | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 12/30/2024 12:06 PM | NextGen | 0 | | What has NextGen been up to? SO many great things! Here are some highlights from 2024. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/23/2024 10:40 AM | Advocacy | 0 | | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this weekend once again vetoed legislation to dramatically expand the categories of damages that can be recovered via lawsuit for an alleged wrongful death | Travis Wittie | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 12/21/2024 7:42 PM | Advocacy; Association News | 0 | | Bill would have imposed crippling increased costs for state businesses. | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/20/2024 4:36 PM | Industry News | 0 | | | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/20/2024 4:15 PM | Ask Tim; Industry News | 0 | | Due to congressional inaction, the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire at 11:59 pm tonight, Friday, Decembe 20. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/20/2024 3:03 PM | Advocacy | 0 | | The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Big I New York met on Thursday to discuss pending regulatory action addressing the establishment of uniform standards around the windstorm deductible trigger. | Travis Wittie | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/18/2024 4:59 PM | Industry News | 0 | | Big I New York met with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Deputy Superintendent of Insurance Bhavna Agnihotri and other DFS leaders on Monday regarding the state of the homeowners insurance market. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Maddy Tomkos | 12/18/2024 4:37 PM | Agency Valuation & Perpetuation | 0 | | | | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/12/2024 4:06 PM | Advocacy; Industry News; Ask Tim | 0 | | To protect your businesses, here's what we suggest. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/12/2024 3:47 PM | Advocacy; Association News | 0 | | Big I New York and its member independent insurance agents and brokers strongly oppose this costly bill. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | Insurance trade group opposes increased costs for state businesses |
| | | Timothy Dodge | 12/11/2024 1:21 PM | Ask Tim; Industry News | 0 | | The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has announced that the state assessment rate for calendar year 2025 will be 7.1%. | Tim Dodge | | NONE | |
| | | Kim Keville | 12/10/2024 10:13 AM | Association News | 0 | | Big I New York needs your expertise and your ideas. Our volunteer leaders drive the future of the association, and in turn, your agency. | | | NONE | |