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NYS DFS Delays Producer License Expirations Through July 8

​The New York State Department of Financial Services today announced that it was extending the expiration of individual insurance agent and broker licenses through July 8. The move grants producers an additional 45 days to renew their licenses. On March 25, the department announced that it was suspending the expiration of producers' licenses for 60 days, through May 24, due to anticipated difficulty for producers to meet continuing education requirements during the current pandemic. All licenses with expiration dates between those dates were automatically extended to expire on May 25. Today's announcement pushes that expiration date back to July 9. For example, a license scheduled…

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On Our Mind…Language of Leadership

​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development I am sure, like me, you receive all kinds of inspirational messages and quotes from famous people. I actually like reading them and applying the principals if they seem new or different to me. I particularly like the ones that are sensible and seem to be very logical. After all, there isn't any special sauce to being a good leader- much of it is common sense, a true concern for others and a sincere interest in learning about your team. Here is a list of some leadership “language" that I think will hit home:…

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Agents on the Front Lines – Virtual Visits on the Hill

​Long story short: Big I NY members from across the state met virtually with our Congressional representatives Members discussed key issues facing the industry, including the COVID-19 Recovery Fund and business interruption coverage legislation Despite the ongoing pandemic, independent agents were still able to make our voices heard on the hill. This week and last, Big I NY members participated in virtual meetings with members of the state's Congressional delegation, including the offices of Senator Schumer and Gillibrand, and multiple Members of Congress. "This was my first time joining a congressional meeting with Big I NY, and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a great…

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