Yearly Archives: 2024

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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What’s Up With NextGen?

By Ashley Engl​Thank you to everyone who joined us on the NextGen Coffee and Connect call the other day. It was great to see and hear from the local NextGen chapters across the state. I'm looking forward to seeing this community grow and support one another as we all continue to progress in our careers in insurance.As a quick recap of the call, I wanted to highlight some of the upcoming NextGen events that are planned this spring:March 14th:March 21st:April 10-12 (Washington, DC):National Big “I" Legislative Conference – 1st Time Attendee Scholarships available!! Not only is this a fulfilling way to get involved with advocating for our industry,…

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3 Unique Ways to Build Relationships with Remote Employees

​Building relationships with remote employees is essential for fostering a strong team dynamic and a sense of belonging. Here are three unique strategies to bridge the gap and cultivate meaningful connections:Virtual Coffee Chats or Buddy System: Pair remote employees with colleagues for regular virtual coffee chats to discuss non-work-related topics and build rapport. Alternatively, establish a buddy system where remote employees are paired with on-site colleagues for support and social interaction.Virtual Team-Building Activities: Organize virtual game fun, online trivia contests, or collaborative problem-solving sessions to encourage participation and teamwork among remote team members. Host virtual social events like happy hours or cooking classes to promote…

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