Monthly Archives: September 2025

Members + Advocacy = Big Win: 20% QBI Deduction Now Permanent

Abstract: Congress has passed legislation to make the federal 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction permanent for agencies structured as pass-through entities. Body: ​Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Big "I" legislative team and the members who attended the 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., Congress has passed legislation to make the federal 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction permanent for agencies structured as pass-through entities.To help quantify the impact of this significant advocacy achievement, Big "I" is conducting a brief, 3-question survey. If you are an agency owner operating as a pass-through entity, we encourage you to participate. The survey can be completed…

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Tell Congress: End Taxpayer Waste from NY’s Outdated Scaffold Law

Abstract: ​Big I New York is leading the charge to save federal taxpayer dollars and tackle serious insurance marketplace concerns by modernizing how New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 impact federally funded infrastructure projects. Body: ​Big I New York is leading the charge to save federal taxpayer dollars and tackle serious insurance marketplace concerns by modernizing how New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 impact federally funded infrastructure projects.You can help by urging your member of Congress to support the federal Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025.  Act Now!H.R. 3548 proposes a simple, commonsense way to help partially address the Scaffold Law: applying…

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NYAIP Hikes Max Producer Service Fee, Rates

Abstract: Insurance producers obtaining coverage from the New York Automobile Insurance Plan (NYAIP) will be able to charge larger service fees next year. Body: ​Insurance producers obtaining coverage from the New York Automobile Insurance Plan (NYAIP) will be able to charge larger service fees next year. The increase in the maximum fee from $65 to $100 takes effect on January 1, 2026.The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved NYAIP's proposed change to Section 21.C of the plan manual on September 4, 2025. Starting next January 1, producers will be able to charge fees up to $100 for all risks except:Commercial autosPrivate passenger…

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