Albany Update: Adrienne Harris Confirmed, Agents Meet With Senators on Photo Inspection, Mask Mandate Ruled Unconstitutional

​On Tuesday, the NYS Senate confirmed Adrienne Harris as Superintendent of Financial Services by a vote of 54 to 9. Read Big I NY's statement congratulating Harris on her confirmation as the state's top financial services regulator. Also this week, Big I NY agents met with several key state senators to urge them to support our photo inspection reform bill. The bill would allow insurance companies to make photo inspections for comprehensive and collision insurance optional, saving significant time and frustration for customers. Agents had the opportunity to meet with their lawmakers and voice their concerns. Meetings were productive, and so far several new senators…

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Statement from Big I NY on the Confirmation of Adrienne Harris as Superintendent of Financial Services

​Today, Big I New York, a statewide nonprofit trade association representing approximately 1,500 independent insurance agencies and their over 12,000 employees, congratulated Adrienne Harris on her confirmation by the NY Senate as the state’s Superintendent of Financial Services. “Adrienne Harris’ impressive experience as a public servant, educator, and leader in the financial services sector, combined with her thoughtful regulatory philosophy, make her exceptionally well-qualified to serve as one of the most important financial regulators in the nation,” said Lisa Lounsbury, Big I NY’s President and CEO. “We congratulate her on this extraordinary achievement, and are confident she will serve the people of New York with honor and…

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3, 2, 1 with Sue Keegan: Go Big 2022; Cyber Reg Submissions; New CE Requirement Info

By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​3 Things2 IdeasAre you aware that the NY Workers Compensation Experience Rating Plan will change this year? The current experience rating formula does not give employers enough incentive to improve workplace safety. Risks with better-than-expected experience do not receive enough credit. Risks with worse-than-expected experience do not receive enough debit. Join us to learn about:     The revised plan     Other system changes     How these changes will impact employers.1 QuestionWhat was your first car?  Mine was a blue Honda CRX. I loved that car.  Let me know your first car via ​ email at  ​skeegan@biginy.org or post in our Community.Source

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