Advocacy

​In November 2023, Big I NY celebrated the signature of our top priority bill, which will allow carriers to waive CARCO photo for any or all vehicles in NY. Here is all you need to know about how this will work!When can carriers begin waiving photo inspections? The new law will become effective on May 15th, 2024. We anticipate that many carriers will begin waiving photo inspections on or shortly after this date.How long will carriers be allowed to waive photo inspections? Until October 1, 2027 if the law is not extended or made permanent. Big I NY is committed to making these changes permanent.Do…

​By Scott Hobson, AVP of Government RelationsSHobson@BigINY.orgNew York's budget process is in full swing, and Governor Hochul recently released her executive budget proposal. As the first step in the budget process, the Governor's proposal lays out her vision for how the state will collect and spend tax dollars, as well as major policy initiatives for the year. Next, each house of the legislature will issue their own proposals, and the legislative leaders and governor will negotiate on a final budget, which is due by April 1st.Many of the Governor's proposals would impact IAs and their customers. Throughout the budget process Big I NY's government affairs…

​This week, members of Big I NY's Group of 100​ traveled to Albany for our “Day on the Hill" to meet with state lawmakers and urge them to support proposals that will help New York consumers. The state budget process is in full swing, and Governor's recently released budget includes many proposals that will impact policyholders.First and foremost is the dire state of New York's insurance market. Policyholders are struggling with rising rates and shrinking availability, and agents are facing new challenges obtaining coverage for their customers. G100 members lobbied in support of common-sense changes to the recently enacted supplemental spousal liability law, including applying…