On Our Mind: The Three F’s…

​​​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development Many, many years ago, I had a manager whom I admired a lot.  He seemed to have great relationships with all involved- peers, employees, carriers and clients. As my career progressed and I started to manage more and more people, and I had to deal with all of the responsibilities, challenges, rewards and, yes, silliness that comes with management, I often reflected back to what he once told me about the Three F's. He said, “Jim, you must always be Firm, Fair and Friendly!" To this day, I think that might be one of the…

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Reminder: Cybersecurity Notice of Exemption is NOT Required Each Year

​Judging from phone calls and emails we've been receiving, it looks like many Big I New York members are doing work they don't have to do, at least when it comes to New York's cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies regulation. The confusion seems to be around the requirement for individuals and business entities to file notices of exemption with the New York State Department of Financial Services. Therefore, we want to remind you: An agency or brokerage is not required to file a notice of exemption at all after filing the first one in 2019. If the business no longer qualifies for the limited…

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Bi-Weekly Legislative Calls Begin on 2/14

​The 2020 NY legislative session has kicked off, and there's lots going on in Albany. Want to stay up to date on the bills and regulations that affect the industry, Big I NY grassroots campaigns, and learn ways to get involved? Join the Government Relations team for our bi-weekly legislative calls, open to all Big I NY members! 2020 Call Schedule: Fri, Feb 14, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST Fri, Feb 28, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST Fri, Mar 13, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Sat, Mar 14, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Fri, Mar 27, 2020 10:00…

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