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Gov. Hochul Signs DMV Insurance Verification Modernization Bill

Abstract: A new auto insurance online verification system is coming to New York in three years, thanks to a bill approved yesterday. Body: ​A new auto insurance online verification system is coming to New York in three years, thanks to a bill approved yesterday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 5331-A, establishing the modernized system. Senate Insurance Committee Chair Jamaal T. Bailey (D – Bronx, Westchester) and Assembly Insurance Committee Chair David I. Weprin (D - Queens) sponsored the measure. This much-needed reform replaces the 25-year-old Insurance Information and Enforcement System (IIES). For decades, IIES has frustrated drivers, agents, and insurers…

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Celebrating Excellence in Independent Agencies in New York

Abstract: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition. Body: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition.Robert L. Kelly General Insurance in Syracuse was recently honored with the Business Journal Family Business Award for Best Woman-Owned Family Busines, an inspiring achievement that reflects not only their leadership, but the strength and resilience of independent agencies across our state. A big congratulations to…

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NYSIF and Producers Meet on Workers’ Comp Improvements

Abstract: Broker compensation, withdrawal notices, and payroll reporting were on the agenda when Big I New York joined in a New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) meeting with insurance producers. Body: ​​NYSIF logo used under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license​.​​Broker compensation, withdrawal notices, and payroll reporting were on the agenda when Big I New York joined in a New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) meeting with insurance producers.NYSIF held the November 5 meeting virtually with its producer advisory council. Attending on behalf of Big I New York were:President and CEO Lisa Lounsbury.Assistant Vice-President of Government Relations Travis Wattie.Doug Benz of New Buffalo Insurance…

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