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Father’s Day Reflection: Multigenerational Agencies

​By Julie Furst, Big I NY AVP of Marketing & CommunicationsBig I New York Chair of the Board Nick Masterpole with his family at his installation ceremony. Nick is part of a multigenerational agency and was sworn in by his father at the event.There's something special about our industry that feels pretty unique - the number of multigenerational agencies. Just this morning, I was on a call with six agencies, and 3 of them were the third generation. I often hear agents reference 'my father' or 'my grandfather' and 'our family.' The independent agency channel is full of family businesses. And, I usually hear the…

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Big ‘I’ Fall Leadership Conference Registration Open

​Join us Sept. 14-18 in Niagara Falls, New York, for our 2022 Big "I" Fall Leadership Conference! You don't want to miss the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and network with your peers. This year's program will include IIABA Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other committee meetings.The Fall Leadership Conference will also offer additional program events, such as the Education Convocation, to be held Sept. 13-15, and the Young Agents Leadership Institute (YALI), to be held Sept. 16-17.Be sure to join us on Sept. 17 for the Installation of Officers luncheon and reception in honor of John Costello, chairman-elect, hosted by Big I New York. Collectively,…

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Legislative Session Recap: Major Victories on Photo Inspection, Excess Lines Affidavits

​​After a long final week, the regularly scheduled 2022 Legislative Session concluded, with the Senate finishing their work at 2:30 A.M. Friday June 3rd, and the Assembly finishing just before 8:20 A.M. on Saturday June 4th. During the entire 2022 Legislative Session, 1,007 bills passed both Houses, which is the most to have passed both Houses during a Legislative Session in the last 25 years. We are pleased to report that we have scored several major wins this session, including most notable, the passage of our bill to eliminate mandatory auto photo inspections. Contact SHobson@BigINY with any questions. Beneficial Bills Passed/Advanced:✔ Repeal Auto Photo Inspection Mandate…

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