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Another Resource To Help with Cyber Reg Compliance
We are pleased to announce the creation of another new resource to help independent insurance agencies comply with the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation. The new tool helps agencies…
My Client’s Mortgage Lender Wants a Copy of the Replacement Cost Estimator
Question from a Big I NY member: We have been receiving requests from the banks to provide a replacement cost estimator to them for re-finance and new loans. Are you aware of…
New Resource Helps You Comply With NY Cyber Reg
Big I New York has unveiled a new resource to help agencies comply with part of the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation. Specifically, it will make it easier for you…
NY Cybersecurity Regulation: What Your Agency Needs To Do
January 2025 has brought with it fresh batches of lake effect snow and a new cybersecurity regulation compliance filing season. Sometime between now and April 15, each agency must log…
Authorization for NFIP Ends Tonight
UPDATE: On Saturday, December 21st, President Biden signed a bill passed by both houses of Congress that funds the government through March 14th. The bill also reauthorized the NFIP through that…
What You Should Do About Impending Adirondack Cancellations
On December 31, 2024, all remaining personal lines insurance policies issued by Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Indemnity Co. will be cancelled: Adirondack’s Demotech Rating Withdrawn (May 29, 2024) Adirondack…
NY Workers’ Comp Assessment Rate To Decrease
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has announced that the state assessment rate for calendar year 2025 will be 7.1%. It applies to the standard premium or premium equivalent. For example, if…
DFS Letter: Beware of Cyber Risks From A.I.
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has cautioned the entities it regulates to be alert to cybersecurity risks resulting from using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The department also…
Deadline For New Cybersecurity Reg Requirements is Nov. 1st
We’d like to remind all Big I New York members of the upcoming deadline for compliance with new cybersecurity requirements. Last November 1st, the New York State Department of Financial…
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