2020 Recap: How Big I NY Fought for You in Albany

​2020 has been a tumultuous year, and the IA community and our customers faced many challenges. In a time of crisis, our advocacy efforts on your behalf are crucial. Here's how Big I NY had your back in Albany:Defeated A Regulatory Power Grab:In January 2020, the Governor announced an executive budget which would expand the NYS Department of Financial Services' (DFS) authority to levy fines and penalties against insurance agents and brokers, as well as substantially increases in possible fines. Big I NY met with key legislators in the Senate and Assembly, and deployed an aggressive grassroots lobbying campaign, culminating in our Independent Agents Advocacy…

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On Our Mind…Positives of Remote Work

​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development I will be the first to admit I am old school. I have worked in a traditional office environment all my adult life. When we were allowed/ordered to work from home, I felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable. As the weeks and, now, months went by I did indeed grow much more comfortable with the setup. Some things are much easier and much more conducive to productivity, and some things remain uncomfortable for me. That being said, there are many benefits and ways things will be different going forward.I saw an article I really liked and…

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Right Start Training Series

​Big I NY members have exclusive access to a new on-demand training program for startup agencies and new agency owners.  The Right Start training series is an agency toolkit to help grow your business and gain carrier appointments.  Participants will gain understanding of agency operations, how to increase employee productivity, understand the carrier appointment process and establish and achieve agency goals.  The Right Start training is free and available only to Big I members.  Click here to get started​.Source

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