Big I NY Single Producer License Bill Introduced

Abstract: Big I New York’s bill to create a single insurance producer’s license has been introduced in the New York State Assembly. Body: ​Big I New York's bill to create a single insurance producer's license has been introduced in the New York State Assembly. Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D – 128th District) introduced Assembly Bill 8065 in that chamber on April 22, 2025.The bill would replace separate licenses for insurance agents and brokers with a single producer's license. Separate licenses for the life/health and property/casualty lines of authority would continue to exist.The bill would conform New York's licensing system with those in most other states.…

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Big I in the House (and Senate) for D.C. Legislative Conference!

Abstract: Capitol Hill was buzzing last week with hundreds of independent insurance agents who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference. Body: Capitol Hill was buzzing last week with hundreds of independent insurance agents who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Big “I" Legislative Conference. Big I New York and Connecticut were well-represented with 34 members, plus staff, in attendance.Armed with legislative priorities and personal experiences, attendees shared compelling arguments with lawmakers and staff from nearly every New York and Connecticut Congressional office. Legal system reform was top of mind as members shared how unregulated third-party litigation financing (TPLF) puts upward pressure on…

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Can a Carrier Reject a Client-Signed LPR?

Abstract: No, probably not. Body: ​Question from an agent: "We recently had an issue with a carrier not accepting a signed lost policy release (LPR) cancellation request we sent them.  My customer service representative (CSR) called them and they said they do not accept LPRs from other agents, and that the insured must call and cancel the policy themselves over the phone.  We tried to circumvent the agent and cancel direct through the replacing carrier, but their response was that they only accept an LPR from one of their agents.  As if things in this business aren’t frustrating enough, I hope this is not a trend…

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