Monthly Archives: March 2021

Register now for the Big “I” Virtual Legislative Conference!

​Is EVERYONE in your agency registered for the Legislative Conference?  Registration is FREE, and now is the time to have someone sign up EVERYONE in your agency – principals, producers, CSRs, administrators.  The threats and challenges to YOUR profession and agency are real!It is efficient to designate someone in your agency to register all of your colleagues/employees.  Registration is easy, and you can watch it at your convenience as it is recorded.The lineup:Remarks by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the #1 swing vote in the SenateAn interview with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (and former Florida Governor)An interview with Congressman…

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On Our Mind…Staying Cool Under Pressure

​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development I was recently asked this question, “how do you stay so cool under pressure like you do?"At first, I wanted to say that I don't always stay cool under pressure, but the more I thought about it a simple answer came to mind. I was trained, for the most part, not to get nervous. My mentor told me a long time ago, “we will make it work; we will figure it out; we will make the best decision we can."I always have leaned on that wise advice. It has helped me in business, at home,…

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Albany Update: Anti Arson Repeal Bill Advances, One House Budgets Released, Big I NY Argues Appeal to Best Interest Regulation, DFS Diversity Guidance Issued

Albany is buzzing with activity, and Big I NY is hard at work representing your interests. Here is a recap of the recent developments at the state capitol. Our 2021 legislative agenda has been released – read the full position paper here. On Wednesday, March 17th, the Assembly Insurance Committee passed Big I NY-supported legislation to repeal the anti-arson application in NYC, the last jurisdiction where it still applies. We anticipate the bill will be put to a vote by the full Assembly in the near future, and once passed, must pass through the Insurance committee and a full vote in the Senate. This legislation was a…

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