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IIABA Committee Appointments

​Big I NY is proud to announce the Big I NY members that have been appointed to serve on key IIABA committees in the upcoming 2024-2025 term. Steve Zogby of Scalzo,…

Do You Have To Report A Wholesaler’s Cyber Incident?

A South Carolina based wholesale insurance brokerage reported last week that they had suffered an undescribed cybersecurity incident. It closed the wholesaler for a substantial part of the week. Some…

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Workers Comp Loss Costs To Drop 9% in October

​New York Workers’ Compensation insurance loss costs are set to decrease by an average of 9% this fall, according to a recent action by the state Department of Financial Services…

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Adirondack To Agents: Start Replacing Our Policies

​Adirondack Insurance Exchange reported today that its financial condition has continued to deteriorate. The carrier is advising its agents to begin replacing its policies with other insurance carriers immediately. As…

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Video: 1099s & Insurance

Some businesses, in an attempt to lower their costs, hire workers on an independent contractor (or “1099” basis). Watch this video to learn about the insurance implications. Topics

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DFS: No More Underwriting of Subsidized Housing

Insurers in New York are no longer permitted to take adverse underwriting actions regarding habitational properties that contain subsidized housing units, according to the state Department of Financial Services (DFS). The…

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Video: Can You Use That Name?

​We often hear of Connecticut and New York insurance agencies operating under names that are different from the names on their New York licenses. Watch this video to learn why you…

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