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Pick your team. Rally your local. Put $10 on the board. $10 Tuesday is back on September 22, and this time, we’re turning up the competition. Introducing the $10 Tuesday…
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Big I New York Leaders Appointed to National Big “I” Committees
Big I New York is proud to recognize six New York insurance professionals who have been appointed to national committees, councils, and boards of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the…
Preferred Mutual Announces Vice President Appointments
New Berlin, NY — August 17, 2026 Preferred Mutual Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Thomas Donahue, Lori Hubiak, Duane Meszler, Jessie Remillard and Renee Tolerico to Vice President…
Fast Doesn’t Mean Careless: How AI Can Improve the Insurance Claims Experience
By Nicholas Johnson, Director of Technology, Big I New York Insurance is built on trust. Your clients pay their premium, they read through their policy or more likely they trust…
Why So Many AI Initiatives Are Failing (And What It Means for Insurance)
By Nick Johnson, Director of Technology A long-time customer of one of our member agencies recently tried to file a claim. She has been with the same agency for years,…
Big I New York Producer Advertising Bill Unanimously Passes Assembly and Senate
Regulatory relief from outdated insurance producer advertising requirements is one step closer to becoming law after the New York State Assembly and Senate unanimously passed Big I New York’s Producer Advertising legislation. …
Why AI Gets Worse the Longer You Use It
Understanding Context Bleed and Context Rot in Chat Models Most people using AI tools like ChatGPT have experienced it. A conversation starts off sharp and productive. The responses feel thoughtful,…
AI at the Tech Demo Lounge: Less Data Entry, Fewer Errors, More Time for What Matters
One of the biggest themes emerging from the Tech Demo Lounge at Go Big 2026 was not replacing people with AI — it was removing the repetitive work that keeps…
Auto Insurance Fraud and Litigation Reforms Included in Final State Budget
Despite being nearly two months late, the recently enacted New York state budget delivers a sweeping set of auto insurance reforms that tackle excessive lawsuits and strengthen fraud enforcement. The package reflects years of sustained advocacy…
Get Ready for New York’s 2026 Primary Elections
New York’s 2026 primary elections are coming up on Tuesday, June 23, making this a great time to visit the Big I New York Election Center. The online resource makes…
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