Advocacy

Abstract: Some of the most impactful advocacy occurs at the grassroots level right in your community. That’s why we’re coordinating opportunities for you to meet with lawmakers when they’re back home in district offices. Body: The weather outside is frightful, but at Big I New York we're thinking about springtime in-district legislative visits! Some of the most impactful advocacy occurs at the grassroots level right in your community. That's why we're coordinating opportunities for you to meet with lawmakers when they're back home in district offices.You can learn more about these important local legislative meetings by visiting the In-District Legislative Meetings page and clicking on “SIGN UP!" to…

Abstract: Last Tuesday, more than 40 Big I New York grassroot advocates gathered in Albany to visit with lawmakers and share their concerns about the state of the property and casualty insurance market. Over the course of the day, members engaged more than 50 state lawmakers! Body: Last Tuesday, more than 40 Big I New York grassroot advocates gathered in Albany to visit with lawmakers and share their concerns about the state of the property and casualty insurance market.  Over the course of the day, members engaged more than 50 state lawmakers!The afternoon began with members of the exclusive Group of 100 (G100) braving the…

Abstract: On January 21, I had the incredible opportunity to join the Big I NY G100 advocacy event in Albany, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. Body: ​My Experience with the Big I NY G100by: Yuliya Karpov, Commercial Sales Executive at NBT Insurance AgencyOn January 21, I had the incredible opportunity to join the Big I NY G100 advocacy event in Albany, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. As part of the Central New York cohort, I joined insurance professionals from across the state to meet with legislators and share how the current insurance market is impacting New Yorkers.The…