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Big I New York & Connecticut Advance Industry Interests at NCOIL 2025

Many of the insurance industry’s leading advocates—including Big I New York, Big I Connecticut, and the national Big “I”—joined key state legislators in Chicago last week for the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Summer 2025 Meeting. [+]

New York Daily News Publishes Big I New York Letter Supporting Labor Law Reform

In response to an op-ed by U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy on the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025, Big I New York Chair of the Board Kelly Gonyo submitted a letter to the editor in support of the bill. [+]

NY Department of Health Eliminates Commission for Essential Plan

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recently announced that, effective January 1, 2026, compensation to licensed brokers and agents for Essential Plan health coverage via the NY State of Health Marketplace will no longer be permitted for new enrollments or renewals. [+]

DFS Urges Cyber Precautions Due to World Events

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today advised all entities it regulates to prepare for increased risks of cyber attacks resulting from recent global conflicts.[+]
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