Advocacy

​The 2020 NY legislative session has kicked off, and there's lots going on in Albany. Want to stay up to date on the bills and regulations that affect the industry, Big I NY grassroots campaigns, and learn ways to get involved? Join the Government Relations team for our bi-weekly legislative calls, open to all Big I NY members! 2020 Call Schedule: Fri, Feb 14, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST Fri, Feb 28, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST Fri, Mar 13, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Sat, Mar 14, 2020 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT Fri, Mar 27, 2020 10:00…

​It's that time of the year! Online registration is now open for the Big “I" Legislative Conference, to take place May 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Your members don't want to miss the premier event for independent agents and the opportunity to speak to federal legislators with a unified voice. Early-bird registration pricing ends Friday, March 6. Hotel accommodations always sell out fast, so don't delay in making guest room reservations.​ Source

​Important Notice: Starting tomorrow the full expansion of New York's Insurance Regulation 187 goes into effect.This requires agents to meet a new "best interest" standard, as defined by the NYS DFS when selling life insurance to state residents. This new standard took effect August 1, 2019 for annuity transactions. If you sell life or annuity products, this regulation affects you.   What does this mean for you? If you write even one life policy it's imperative that you fully understand how it will affect your day-to-day operations and compliance responsibilities.  Help WATCH: Tim Dodge & Scott Hobson walk you through compliance in this pre-recorded GearUp webinar WATCH: Two Minutes…