Advocacy

​Throughout the month of May, approximately 40 independent agents from across the state met with state lawmakers in their districts to call for the passage of pro-consumer legislation to help customers and agencies weather the challenging market. Agents met with 17 lawmakers who were identified as key votes on our bills.In the meetings, agents advocated in support of several important pieces of legislation,​ including bills to eliminate the diligent effort requirement for commercial excess lines coverage, eliminate the NYC anti-arson application, impose stricter penalties for staged construction accidents and staged auto accidents, and combine agent and broker licenses into a single “producer" license. They also…

Big I NY's Photo Inspection Law Now EffectiveOn May 15th, our law to allow carriers to waive CARCO inspections​ went into effect. From now until October 2027, carriers doing business in NY may waive any or all CARCO inspections. Already, many carriers have announced they are waiving inspections, including Safeco, Travelers, Plymouth Rock, National General, and New York Central Mutual. We expect more carriers to follow suit.Big I NY Calls for Lawsuit Lending DivestmentThis week, Big I NY joined groups representing businesses, municipalities, and insurers, in urging the New York State and New York City pension funds to investigate and divest from third party litigation…

​I'd like to contribute online in the amount of:$2500  $1000  $500  $250  $99  $50   $25  $10  $5I'd like to contribute via Venmo:NOTE: Please put "IAPAC Contribution" so we know what your payment is for.VENMOTo contribute any amount, please send the IAPAC contribution form along with your payment to IAPAC in care of:Big I New York5784 Widewaters Parkway, 1st FloorDewitt, NY 13214Source