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State Launches Worker Secure Choice Retirement Savings Plan

Abstract: The state government is now sponsoring a retirement savings program for private sector employees who lack access to a workplace plan. Body:  The state government is now sponsoring a retirement savings program for private sector employees who lack access to a workplace plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the program, called New York State Secure Choice Savings Program, earlier this month. The plan lets employees save automatically through payroll deductions into a Roth IRA. it’s designed to be easy for employers to implement.What You Need to KnowStarting soon (expected late 2025), Ne​w York ​State law​ will require most businesses with:10+ employees,Two or more years in operation, andNo existing retirement…

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Agency Compensation 360: What To Know & How It Can Help Your Agency

Body:  ​​Knowledge is power, and it begins with understanding how your agency stacks up.The Agency Compensation 360 Study, offered in partnership with Catalyit, gives independent agencies across New York exclusive access to compensation trends, benefits, and role insights. This valuable tool helps agency leaders make informed decisions, stay competitive in today’s market, and attract and retain top talent.Participation is free for Big I New York members, and all data is kept completely confidentia. Results are reported only in aggregate. Every completed survey strengthens the collective knowledge of the independent agency community.Listen to the message in the video above from our President & CEO Lisa Lounsbury to learn why your participation…

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Advocacy in Action; Strengthening Our Industry Together

Subtitle: Thoughts from the 2025 Local Associations Leaders Summit Body: ​At the Local Leaders Summit in Cazenovia, our AVP of Government Relations, Travis Wattie, delivered an inspiring session on how advocacy powers the strength and future of the independent insurance industry. His message was clear: protecting our profession and reducing unnecessary barriers takes every one of us working together. Here's how we're making that happen.Building Strength Through PAC InvolvementWhy it matters: Every day, lawmakers propose policies that can directly impact how you serve clients. Without active engagement, independent agents risk being left out of critical conversations that shape our industry's future.What we're doing: Travis and…

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