Big I New York Leading at a Critical Moment in Washington, D.C.
Big I New York recently returned from the Big “I” National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., where members met with every office in the New York congressional delegation. In total, agents held 21 scheduled meetings and connected with the remaining offices to share priorities and materials.
This was a critical moment to be in front of lawmakers, and Big I New York showed up in a meaningful way. Leading the charge on several major issues, our delegation ensured that the voices of independent agents were heard at the right time in the process.
At the top of the agenda was Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act (H.R. 3538). The bill would establish a comparative negligence standard for elevation- or gravity-related claims on federally funded projects. As Congress works to advance a must-pass surface transportation reauthorization bill, this language is under active consideration. Our advocacy came at a pivotal time, and every office we met with understood the issue and engaged seriously.
Attendees also pushed for action on third-party litigation funding (TPLF), supporting legislation to require disclosure of TPLF agreements in civil cases and to close a tax loophole used by funders. Both are practical steps to improve transparency and fairness in the system.
Flood insurance remains a top concern. Members urged Congress to pass a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to support policies that allow consumers to move between the NFIP and the private flood market without penalty.
Also on the agenda was support for tax incentives that help property owners invest in mitigation and strengthen their homes against natural disasters, which is an important step toward reducing risk and improving resilience.
Another priority was a clean, long-term extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). Stability in this program, which is set to expire at the end of 2027, remains essential to the marketplace.
In addition, agents raised concerns about access to Medicare Advantage coverage. As some carriers reduce producer commissions to zero, more consumers are being pushed toward call centers and complex online platforms to make critical decisions. We
emphasized the importance of preserving the role of agents and brokers in guiding those choices.
Across the board, Big I New York demonstrated strong leadership and effective grassroots advocacy. We made sure our priorities were heard and understood by every office we engaged.
Thank you to everyone who took time away from their businesses and families to be part of this effort. Your commitment is what makes this work possible.
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