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Advocating for Our Insurance Community: Addressing Market Challenges in New York

Big I New York met this morning with leaders from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) about the pressing issues in our state's personal lines insurance markets.[+]

NYSIR's A.M. Best Rating Withdrawn

The financial strength rating of the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) has been downgraded and withdrawn.[+]

Do You Have To a Report Wholesaler's Cyber Incident?

Some Big I New York members have asked whether the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation obligates them to notify the DFS about a wholesale brokerage's cybersecurity incident. [+]

Three Reasons Why You Should Use Declination Forms

A coverage declination form is a document that agencies should use as part of their workflow process for situations when a client declines coverage. The client signs the form to acknowledge that they reviewed the coverage with their agent and that they are declining to purchase coverage. [+]

Big I NY Leadership Academy: Q&A with Jim Lombardo

Want to learn more about Leadership Academy and why you should consider it? Here's a great Q&A session with one of the instructors, Jim Lombardo.[+]

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Brendan Higgins, Thousand Islands AgencyJeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph InsuranceJeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph InsuranceSteve Ferrar, Ferrar Insurance Agency, Inc.Toshiko Glatterman, TIG Insurance Agency

Using your information and research, we were able to get the company to reverse their position in favor of our client. This is such a great story of the value of being a Big I NY Member which gives the retail independent agent the opportunity to prove their value when needed the most.

Brendan Higgins, Thousand Islands Agency

As always Tim, your assistance is invaluable. Of all the benefits we derive from our membership, your expertise is by far the most helpful. Thank you for the excellent input!

Jeff Joseph, Mitchell-Joseph Insurance

Thank you for all of the work you do on behalf of the NY insurance agents!! You are an invaluable asset to us all.

Ed Hughes, Pilger Skidmore Associates, Inc.

I use Big I NY almost exclusively for stand-alone umbrella and I also have my E&O with you which contains some added enhancements for Big I members. I also use the Virtual University frequently to research issues, and when I send questions to Tim Dodge he always finds the answers for me.

Steve Ferrar, Ferrar Insurance Agency, Inc.

I can always rely on the Big I. A lifesaver for independent agents/brokers. Thank you!

Toshiko Glatterman, TIG Insurance Agency


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