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What’s Up With NextGen?

By Ashley Engl​Thank you to everyone who joined us on the NextGen Coffee and Connect call the other day. It was great to see and hear from the local NextGen chapters across the state. I'm looking forward to seeing this community grow and support one another as we all continue to progress in our careers in insurance.As a quick recap of the call, I wanted to highlight some of the upcoming NextGen events that are planned this spring:March 14th:March 21st:April 10-12 (Washington, DC):National Big “I" Legislative Conference – 1st Time Attendee Scholarships available!! Not only is this a fulfilling way to get involved with advocating for our industry,…

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3 Unique Ways to Build Relationships with Remote Employees

​Building relationships with remote employees is essential for fostering a strong team dynamic and a sense of belonging. Here are three unique strategies to bridge the gap and cultivate meaningful connections:Virtual Coffee Chats or Buddy System: Pair remote employees with colleagues for regular virtual coffee chats to discuss non-work-related topics and build rapport. Alternatively, establish a buddy system where remote employees are paired with on-site colleagues for support and social interaction.Virtual Team-Building Activities: Organize virtual game fun, online trivia contests, or collaborative problem-solving sessions to encourage participation and teamwork among remote team members. Host virtual social events like happy hours or cooking classes to promote…

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The Cybersecurity Certification of Compliance Has Changed

​Entities that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will soon complete the compliance filings that the financial services cybersecurity regulation requires. This year they will notice a change. The DFS regulates entities in the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. These entities must submit a statement by April 15 each year about the state of their compliance with the regulation's requirements. Before this year, they had to submit a statement that they were complying with them during the prior calendar year. An amendment to the regulation that took effect last November 1 expanded that requirement. Entities will have to complete and submit…

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