Yearly Archives: 2025

​What Do You Want in 2025: Talk or Action?

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Abstract: Big I New York is taking bold steps to lead the charge for independent insurance agents, brokers, and their clients. Over the past 18 months, New Yorkers have faced a tough insurance market—rising premiums, shrinking availability, and carriers pulling out and back. It's been a challenge for our members to serve clients, but we're not sitting idly by. Body: By Lisa Lounsbury, Big I New York President & CEOBig I New York is taking bold steps to lead the charge for independent insurance agents, brokers, and their clients. Over the past 18 months, New Yorkers have faced a tough insurance market—rising premiums, shrinking availability,…

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State Sen. Jamaal Bailey Named Senate Insurance Committee Chair

Abstract: On January 9, State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx/Westchester) was named chair of the Senate Insurance Committee. Body: ​On January 9, State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx/Westchester) was named chair of the Senate Insurance Committee.  Sen. Bailey succeeds Sen. Neil Breslin (D-Albany), who retired after 28 years of public service in the State Senate. Sen. Bailey represents the 36th State Senate District, which stretches east of the Bronx River Parkway from East Bronx in the south and just north of Mt. Vernon.   Sen. Bailey was first elected in 2016 after serving as Community Relations Director for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.   In the State Assembly, Assembly Member David Weprin (D-Queens)…

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Balancing Client Service and Risk Management: Streamlining Success in 2025

Abstract: As an independent insurance agent, you juggle many roles—client advocate, team leader, business builder, compliance “cop”, and more. Balancing amazing customer service with effective risk management might feel like walking a tightrope, but the right procedures can make it a breeze. Body: ​Written by: Cindy Scharf, Agency ConsultantAs an independent insurance agent, you juggle many roles—client advocate, team leader, business builder, compliance “cop", and more. Balancing amazing customer service with effective risk management might feel like walking a tightrope, but the right procedures can make it a breeze. Let's dive into five essential strategies to boost efficiency, deepen client trust, and shield your agency…

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