Big I New York Joins Statewide Coalition to Modernize Outdated Scaffold Law

Abstract: As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize New York’s costly Labor Laws 240 and 241, Big I New York has joined a broad coalition of Scaffold Law reform advocates to launch the Build More New York initiative. Body: ​As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize New York's costly Labor Laws 240 and 241, Big I New York has joined a broad coalition of Scaffold Law reform advocates to launch the Build More New York initiative. This diverse coalition includes contractors, businesses, municipalities, insurers, and other stakeholders affected by the law.  The group of advocates supports a federal proposal that would bar the…

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Agency Compensation 360 is LIVE – Take the Survey Today!

Abstract: The wait is over! Agency Compensation 360, a first-of-its-kind, multi-state compensation survey built exclusively for independent insurance agencies, is officially live. And here’s the bottom line: if you don’t participate, you won’t get access to the results. Body: ​Agency Compensation 360 Is Live – Take the Survey Today!The wait is over! Agency Compensation 360, a first-of-its-kind, multi-state compensation survey built exclusively for independent insurance agencies, is officially live. And here's the bottom line: if you don't participate, you won't get access to the results.Why You Should Take the SurveyBy completing the survey, you'll get EXCLUSIVE access to an interactive dashboard when results are released…

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Carriers Do Not Have To Backdate Cancellations

Body: ​Refund policy by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free​We've been receiving one question a lot recently. It's so common that it's worth a post for all Big I New York and Big I Connecticut members to read. This recent email is representative:“Client was non-renewed approximately five years ago by Acme Insurance for his auto, home, and fire dwelling policies. Apparently, one was not non-renewed, and the premiums were paid out of his escrow account. We replaced the coverage in the meantime. Client recently discovered the error. In a case of duplicate coverage, where can I find out the law? The carrier will not go back…

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