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Local Associations

Local Associations
Watch last year's video here.	We began as a group of local independent insurance agents working together. 'Local' will always be at the core of our association. Just as we champion independent insurance agents in all we do and provide the resources they need to be their best across the state, our local associations (aka 'local/s') are doing the same with their communities of agents. Built with teams of engaged and passionate volunteers, these groups band together to tackle industry issues, meet with fellow agents, hold educational sessions, conduct legislative activities, and sponsor fun events and fundraising activities. We encourage you to connect with your local and become a part of the fabulous things they are creating. Kathleen Lawler, AAI, CIC AVP Industry & Community Partnershipsklawler@biginy.org 800.962.7950 EXT: 218
Resource Page Your source for ideas, templates, meeting summaries, and more! Media Relations Center We want to help you develop relationships with your local media outlets so they turn to you for stories with an insurance aspect. Find an Upcoming Event Curious how you can interact with your local association? Try attending an event! Want to Join? Get involved by contacting the leader of your local association, or by emailing Kathy Lawler! Find your local association below: We've organized our NYS locals into 3 separate regions: East-North, Metropolitan-Suburban, and West-Central. Click on your region below to find your nearest local!

Independent Insurance Agents Association of Orange County, Inc.

President: Doug Hutchings
Hutchings Agency, Middletown
p: 845.343.2148
e: doug@hutchingsinsurance.com

Independent Insurance Agents of the Capital Region

President: Katie Mallia
Sykes-Mallia Associates Inc., Schenectady
p: 518.393.3618
e: kmallia@sykes-mallia.com

big i suffolk

President: Steve Testa
Cotgreave Insurance Agency, Inc.
558 Portion Road
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
p: 631-981-5400
e: stesta@get-insured.com

Executive Director: Jeanne Abatelli
Big I Suffolk
150 Dartmouth Drive
Hicksville, NY 11801
p: 516-681-6265
e: jeanneabatelli@bigisuffolk.org

Legislative Liaison: Jim Cotgreave
p: 631-820-8326
e: jcotgreave@get-insured.com

Legislative Liaison: Steve Testa
p: 631-651-8433
e: stesta@testabrothers.net

Big I Tri-County

President: Chris Dritsas
Advantage Partners, Inc.
3719 Broadway, Ste 2
Astoria, NY 11103
p: 866-443-8859
e: chrisd@apagents.com

Executive Director: Kathy Lawler
c/o Big I NY
5784 Widewaters Pkwy, 1st Floor
Dewitt, NY 13214
p: 315-432-4218
e: klawler@biginy.org

Independent Insurance Agents of Rockland County

President: Ron Longueira
BNC Insurance Agency
90 S. Ridge St.
Rye Brook, NY 10573
p: 914-937-1230
e: rlongueira@bncagency.com

Big i westchester

President: Brian Eifert, CPCU, AAI
Eifert, French & Ketchum
330 Fifth Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
p: 914-712-4524
e: brian@efk.com

Executive Director: Susan Barros
c/o The Beaumont Group
990 Cedar Bridge Ave, Suite B7, PMB 210
Brick, NJ 08723
p: 973-941-6024
e: scb@thebeaumontgroup.com

Legislative Liaison: Adam Antoinette
p: 914-881-4839
e: aantoinette@levittfuirst.com

BIG I WESTERN NEW YORK

Board meets before/following monthly membership meetings

President: Doug Benz
New Buffalo Insurance Agency
20 E Tupper St
Buffalo, NY 14203
p: 716.332.1570
e: dbenz@newbuffaloinsurance.com

Executive Secretary: Jeanne Hellert
4003 North Freeman Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
e: iiaawny@gmail.com

Legislative Liaison: Doug Benz
p: 716.332.1570
e: dbenz@newbuffaloinsurance.com

Big i greater rochester

Board meets 2nd Tuesday of every month @ 12:00 p.m. at Cerame's in Winton Plaza, Rochester

President: Jake Sanabria
Brown & Brown of NY Inc (Rochester)
45 East Ave Ste 1
Rochester, NY 14604
p: 585-232-4424
e: jacob.sanabria@bbrochester.com

Executive Director: Diana Barlow
Big I Greater Rochester Office
54 Woodline Drive
Penfield, NY 14526
p: 585-260-6663
e: connect@bigiroc.com

Legislative Liaison: Cheryl Darling

p: 585-473-8000
e: cheryld@paris-kirwan.com

Big I Southern Tier

Board meets 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 8:30 a.m.

President: Jared O'Neill
NBT Insurance Agency, LLC
66 Broad Street
Norwich, NY 13815
p: 800-965-6264
e: jared.oneill@nbtinsurance.com

Legislative Liaison: Tim Cappellett

p: 800-822-3747
e: tcappellett@mcneilandcompany.com

Big I Central New York

Board meets 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 8:00 a.m. at the Big I New York office

President: Jim Poindexter
OVIA Insurance Agencies
9643 Brewerton Road,
Brewerton, NY 13209
p: 315-598-4278
e: jpoindexter@getovia.com

Legislative Liaison: Nick Masterpole
p: 315.473.9622 x13
e: nick@masterpolemurphy.com

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Local Associations