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Independent Agent Victories Cap Historic Legislative Session
The 2026 legislative session is one that insurance industry stakeholders will study, discuss, and remember for decades to come. A state budget that arrived nearly two months late, the passage…
Auto Insurance Reform Simplified for Customers– with New Member Resource
By now, you’ve likely heard the news: the State Legislature has passed sweeping auto insurance reforms aimed at addressing fraud and excessive litigation. As these developments continue to receive widespread…
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…
ACORD Revises NY Workers’ Comp Forms
Insurance industry standards-setting organization ACORD has announced new editions of two Workers’ Compensation coverage election forms used in New York. These are the first revisions to the forms in almost…
Federal Transportation Bill Omits Scaffold Law Language, Reform Efforts Persist
Efforts to reform New York’s Scaffold Law reached an important milestone this week with the release of the Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. While the base bill did not include…
Travelers Institute’s Risk Regulation Resilience Responsibility Symposium in Buffalo
On May 14, Kathy Lawler, Big I NY AVP, Industry & Community Partnerships, attended The Travelers Institute Symposium “Risk Regulation Resilience Responsibility” in Buffalo, NY, to address the availability and…
Nominate Your Favorite Charity: The Power of Small Acts – And a Simple Way to Make a Big Difference
By Lisa Lounsbury, President & CEO One of the things I value most about our industry is that, at its core, insurance is about service. Every day, we show up…
Workers’ Compensation Rating Board Requests 22% Loss Cost Decrease
The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) has announced that it is seeking a double-digit decrease in Workers’ Compensation insurance loss costs. The NYCIRB’s Board of Governors voted to file…
NY Workers’ Comp Board Sets New Min, Max Weekly Benefits
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has announced the minimum and maximum weekly disability benefit rates for the coming year. State law requires the board to calculate these rates…
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