Big I New York and IMS

Independent Market Solutions (IMS) was established in 2007 with the goal of creating greater market access for member agents. In 2019, Big I New York made the investment to be a part of IMS and, since that time, we have grown market availability in New York to include 11 participating carriers that offer personal, commercial, and various specialty lines. The purpose of IMS is to provide member agents access to quality insurance markets and alternatives that may be otherwise unavailable. IMS creates marketplace leverage through its negotiated contracts, which can be particularly helpful for smaller or rural agents.  Big I New York membership allows your agency to sign-up for the…

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VIDEO: N.Y. Changes – Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing

​A new state law has made peer-to-peer car sharing programs, such as those offered by Turo, available in New York State. Last week, the state Department of Financial Services published several changes to insurance regulations to implement the law. Watch this two-minute video to learn what they mean to your clients and you.Music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay ​[embedded content] Source

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Big I New York Earns Diamond Elite Insurance Education Honors from IIABA

​By Sue Keegan, Education AdministratorWe are excited to announce that Big I New York has earned a Diamond Elite 2022 Excellence in Insurance Education award from IIABA!The criteria for this award includes creation of new programs, ways to deliver education in our "new normal," innovation, and marketing.    We are honored to continue to deliver you award-winning education opportunities!Love, your awesome education team,Jim, Sue, Tim, Lisa and KimSource

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