Yearly Archives: 2024

Sad News

​"Hey" Brian, (or Lisa, or Kathy, or Tim, or...insert your name here).That's the way Jim Keidel always greeted our work family, including the agents he proudly served.​A big smile, an immediate approach with a hug or a handshake, and a warm "Hey" with your name. He would then ask you a question about your life. "How are the kids," "How's your mom doing," "How are things going?" Jim's care was sincere.It is with profound sadness we share that our dear friend, Jim Keidel, has passed away. His memory will live on through so many.For more than 30 years, Jim stood up for and by member…

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Assembly Advances Big I NY Priority Anti-Arson and Supplemental Spousal Liability Bills

​On Wednesday, March 20th, the New York State Assembly Insurance Committee voted in favor of two of our high priority bills. The first bill will eliminate the anti arson application in New York City​, which is the only jurisdiction which still requires it. The second bill makes common-sense changes to the recent supplemental spousal liability opt-out law. The changes will exempt unmarried policyholders from automatic enrollment in the coverage, and will not apply automatic enrollment to commercial auto policies. Big I New York has lobbied strongly in support of both bills and recently met with committee chairman David Weprin (D, Queens), to express our support for…

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Photo Inspection FAQ: When and How Will Carriers Start Waiving Inspections?

​In November 2023, Big I NY celebrated the signature of our top priority bill, which will allow carriers to waive CARCO photo for any or all vehicles in NY. Here is all you need to know about how this will work!When can carriers begin waiving photo inspections? The new law will become effective on May 15th, 2024. We anticipate that many carriers will begin waiving photo inspections on or shortly after this date.How long will carriers be allowed to waive photo inspections? Until October 1, 2027 if the law is not extended or made permanent. Big I NY is committed to making these changes permanent.Do…

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