Three Reasons Why You Should Use Declination Forms

​A coverage declination form is a document that agencies should use as part of their workflow process for situations when a client declines coverage. The client signs the form to acknowledge that they reviewed the coverage with their agent and that they are declining to purchase coverage.While it may seem like just another piece of paperwork, the truth is that a coverage declination form can play a crucial role in protecting an insurance agency. Here are three reasons why your agency should use declination forms and make them part of your procedure manual:1.    Legal ProtectionWhen a client refuses a certain type of coverage, having a…

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Big I NY Leadership Academy: Q&A with Jim Lombardo

Q: Can you tell me what The Leadership Academy is in 25 words or less?A: Well, I don't think I can do it in less than 25 words but here goes… It is a program that is sorely needed where the future of our agencies can learn from professionals those skills which will help them develop into the people who will guide your agency, the independent insurance agency system and the industry as a whole over the next generation. How many words was that?Q: What skills are you talking about?A: Communication, Goal Management, Motivation, Team Building, Powerful Presentations and The Power of Caring among othersQ:…

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IIABA Committee Appointments

​Big I NY is proud to announce the Big I NY members that have been appointed to serve on key IIABA committees in the upcoming 2024-2025 term.Steve Zogby of Scalzo, Zogby & Whittig in Utica will be Chair of the Professional Liability Committee and Ron Brunell, CIC of Acrisure in Garden City will serve as a member of that committee.Ted Walsh, CPCU, CIC of Walsh Duffield Companies in Buffalo will serve as a member of the Large Agents & Brokers Council.Ashley Engl of Jencap in Buffalo will serve on the Young Agents Committee.The following Big I NY staff will also serve on IIABA committees:Kathy Glahn –…

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