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E&O Seminar
This jam-packed seminar will leave you with best practices to stay out of hot water, earn 3 CE, and potentially receive premium credit.
Leadership Academy
A leadership development series equipping agency team members with the skills to inspire others, foster a winning culture, and drive long-term success.
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Our Grassroots Advocacy group equips you with tools to take action on key issues and amplify your voice in Albany, D.C., and your community.
Group of 100 – Build Relationships That Shape Policy
Group of 100 is a statewide grassroots network of independent agents advocating directly with local lawmakers to protect and strengthen our industry.
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NY First – Fostering a Healthy Marketplace
Learn how NY First advances advocacy and research to protect New York’s independent agents.
Invest Program – Connect With Students
Engage with students through Invest and introduce them to careers in the insurance industry.
InsureMyCareer #DayInTheLife
Insurance pros nationwide showcase the many career paths in insurance by sharing their #DayInTheLife with #InsureMyCareer on socials.
P&C Insurance Summit
Look back on the summit that brought together 200+ policymakers and industry leaders in Albany for critical discussions on the future of New York’s insurance market.
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Stay up to date on the latest association and industry news, advocacy updates, research insights, and other key topics impacting your agency and customers.
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Get real answers to your insurance questions from our in-house insurance guru, Tim Dodge.
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Track legislative activity and advocacy efforts impacting the IA channel.
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Culture Corner
Explore thoughtful perspectives on industry trends and ideas inspired by recent events.
E&O Report
Read monthly E&O insights from our legal partner, Kaufman Dolowich, LLP.
The Latest Headlines
Fast Doesn’t Mean Careless: How AI Can Improve the Insurance Claims Experience
July 10, 2026
DFS: Auto Rate Filings Must Adjust For New Reforms
July 1, 2026
NYAIP Seeks Public Members for Governing Committee, Peer Review Panel
July 1, 2026
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Golf

July 2026
Big I WNY 24th Annual Roger M. Gurney Memorial Golf Outing

July 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Diamond Hawk Golf Course 255 Sonwil Dr, Cheektowaga, NY, United States

Join Us Friday, July 24th at Diamond Hawk Golf Club for the 24th Roger M. Gurney Memorial Golf Outing. Proceeds from this event support our Project Invest Scholarship Fund established […]
August 2026
62nd Annual South of the Border Golf Tournament

August 12 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tupper Lake Golf Course 141 Country Club Rd, Tupper Lake, NY, United States

Join us for the North Country’s premier networking event for professionals across the insurance industry — where business meets good times. Whether you’re swinging clubs or just soaking in the […]
Big I Suffolk Annual Charity Golf Outing

August 17

Cold Spring Country Club 22 E Gate Drive, Huntington, NY, United States

Big I Suffolk invites you to their Annual Charity Golf Outing at the Cold Spring Country Club, benefiting The Long Island Insurance Education Foundation, Inc., and Insurance Chair Endowment Fund […]
September 2026
Big I Southern Tier Golf Tournament

September 17 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Links at Hiawatha Landing 2350 Marshland Rd, Apalachin, NY, United States

Schedule 9:30 Registration with Birdie Breakfast & Brew 10:30 Shotgun Start 12:00 Lunch at the Turn 3:30 Cocktail Hour 4:30 Tournament Presentation *Cash Bar after 4:30 Raffle tickets will be […]
October 2026
Orange County Agents Golf Outing

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Powelton Club 29 Old Balmville Road, Newburgh, NY, United States

Schedule 10:00 AM | Registration 10:30 - 11:30 | AM Food 11:30 AM | Shotgun Start 4:30 PM | Cocktail Hour 5:30 PM | Dinner *Rain or shine event. Cost […]
June 2027
Big I Greater Rochester Stephen Saunders Memorial Golf Tournament

June 10, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Ravenwood Golf Club 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, NY, United States

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