Important Update from President & CEO, Lisa Lounsbury Last week, Kemper Insurance notified many agents that their producer and agency agreements were terminated, retroactive to October 1, 2023. Big I NY immediately…
What Happened? Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent shockwaves through the employer community with the announcement of a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. The controversial and highly-publicized regulation was…
Contributing to the Independent Agents Political Action Committee (IAPAC) is one of the most impactful things you can do for the profession that you love. It all comes down to…
The latest insurance disciplinary action report from the New York State Department of Financial Services is out. As usual, it contains interesting information about what DFS is focusing its enforcement efforts on.…
Wednesday, during the Big “I” Legislative Breakfast, Charles Symington, Big “I” President & CEO, presented Big I New York with the 2023 Maurice Herndon Award. The Maurice Herndon award is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
