Today, NY First, Big I NY’s coalition of agents and independent insurance carriers, issued a press release kicking off our public relations campaign aimed at building support for legislation to make auto…
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Pricing for Insurance Lines Begins to Stabilize Excluding Cyber The commercial insurance market is beginning to show signs of normalcy in 2022, despite a steady slowing of rate increases. According…
Agents Advocacy Week(S) This week, Big I NY member agents from across the state descended on Albany (virtually) to urge lawmakers to support several pro-consumer bills. Agents urged members of the…
On Thursday, the Big I NY Board of Directors met with senior leadership of the Department of Financial Services, including My Chi To, Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance, Sumit Sud, Senior…
Persistent supply chain problems are creating shortages of some auto parts, and that could mean some of your clients will be underinsured when they have to rent cars to subsitute…
Question: “If an insured rents a car and damages it, does a deductible apply to the rental vehicle physical damage coverage?” Answer: No. The New York Rental Vehicle Coverage Endorsement…
Question: “Is it legal for a person who does not hold a New York insurance license to be an owner of an insurance agency?” Answer: Yes. However, because New York…
Question: “I’m hiring someone who used to have a New York insurance license but let it lapse several years ago. Do they have to retake the pre-licensing course in order…
Question: “Is it legal for someone to complete and submit a non-standard certificate of insurance form?” Answer: Yes. New York’s certificates of insurance law does not prohibit anyone from using…
