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Legislation Matters

Legislation Matters Evan Portnoy, Big I TriCounty’s Legislative Chair and I met with Senator Todd Kaminsky’s Chief of Staff, Aaron Miller, on Monday October 28, to discuss issues crucial to our members.  As independent agents, legislative actions are vitally important to our businesses and to our insureds. Not only has local legislation been a focus of Big I TriCounty, but Big I New York has made it one of its three strategic goals and is asking for a large grassroots effort.   TriCounty will set up several meetings with our local leaders this term to discuss the issues highlighted in Big I’s Legislative Position Paper…

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On Mary’s Mind – Until We Meet Again

​By Mary Byrnes​, AAI-M, AU​, Education Department On the eve of my last day with Big I New York rapidly approaching on November 7th, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to leave you with one last challenge. Thinking back on a few decades in insurance, it has come to mind how truly blessed I have been to have been mentored by some wonderful people.  Perhaps you might have known them. Bill Caryl of Caryl & Murray (RIP)-This was my first agency position.  Whether it was asking to take the brokers licensing course, take the AAI course series, try my hand at sales, or whatever, Bill was not…

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Oktoberfest 2019 Recap

Big I TriCounty’s Oktoberfest, October 3, 2019 Judging by the enthusiastic crowd, the rain didn’t hinder our once-a-year event at Plattduetsche Park in the least. As usual, the food was terrific, and the beer flowed as did animated conversations throughout the evening. Our raffle prizes were very popular and the 50/50 almost sold out. Thank you to Mike Witkowski who donated half of his 50/50 winnings back to the evening’s cause - Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. Jeanne Abatelli who was responsible for putting this event together will also make her 6th annual walk for breast cancer in California next month. Congratulations Jeanne! Thanks also…

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