Big I NY Advocacy Leads to Kemper Commission Reinstatement
In response to Big I New York’s advocacy work, Kemper Personal Insurance will retroactively reinstate old commission levels for business its agents have produced since last fall. Big I New…
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The NJ Earthquake: Answers To Clients’ Insurance Questions
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered west of Manhattan struck the northeastern U.S. this morning. We at Big I New York hope that all of you, your families, friends, and clients are safe…
NYS DFS Proposes Auto Photo Inspection Reg Changes
Reacting to Big I New York’s successful effort last year to make the automobile photo inspection requirement optional, the New York State Department of Financial Services has proposed a major amendment to the regulation…
Assembly Passes Big I NY Priority Anti-Arson and Supplemental Spousal Liability Bills
We are excited to report that on Monday, March 25th, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed two of our high-priority bills. The first bill will eliminate the anti-arson application in New York…
Sad News
“Hey” Brian, (or Lisa, or Kathy, or Tim, or…insert your name here).That’s the way Jim Keidel always greeted our work family, including the agents he proudly served. A big smile,…
Photo Inspection FAQ: When and How Will Carriers Start Waiving Inspections?
In November 2023, Big I NY celebrated the signature of our top priority bill, which will allow carriers to waive CARCO photo for any or all vehicles in NY. Here…
What’s Up With NextGen?
By Ashley Engl Thank you to everyone who joined us on the NextGen Coffee and Connect call the other day. It was great to see and hear from the local NextGen chapters…
E&O Report | The Certificate of Insurance & Additional Insured
E&O Report | March 2024 | Volume 39, Number 3 We thought it would be interesting if we wrote this issue of the E&O Report in the form that would most likely be found in…
3 Unique Ways to Build Relationships with Remote Employees
Building relationships with remote employees is essential for fostering a strong team dynamic and a sense of belonging. Here are three unique strategies to bridge the gap and cultivate meaningful…
The Cybersecurity Certification of Compliance Has Changed
The DFS-regulated entities in the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors must complete the compliance filings that the financial services cybersecurity regulation requires by April 15th. This year, they will…
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