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Abstract: Have you ever thought about doing something to give back to the independent agent system? Now could be the time. Body: Have you ever thought about doing something to give back to the independent agent system? Now could be the time. We are seeking candidates for the 2025 Big I NY Board of Directors.The Big I NY Board of Directors represents members in three regions across the state: West-Central, East-North and Metro-Suburban. They set the strategic direction for the association and tackle issues that impact independent agents and consumers. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity contact Kathy Lawler at klawler@biginy.org.You just may…

Local Association leaders from across the state met in Cazenovia this week to connect and exchange ideas and solutions to challenges.  Discussion topics ranged from NextGen in action, attracting diverse members, financial best practices and how to build community in their region of the state.  Local leaders had the opportunity to “speed network" with Big I NY officers and directors and the afternoon was capped off with a great discussion led by IIABA Chair of the Board Todd Jackson.  The following morning, leaders broke out by regions to focus on what members in their part of the state need and how Big I NY can…

​Big I NY is proud to announce the Big I NY members that have been appointed to serve on key IIABA committees in the upcoming 2024-2025 term.Steve Zogby of Scalzo, Zogby & Whittig in Utica will be Chair of the Professional Liability Committee and Ron Brunell, CIC of Acrisure in Garden City will serve as a member of that committee.Ted Walsh, CPCU, CIC of Walsh Duffield Companies in Buffalo will serve as a member of the Large Agents & Brokers Council.Ashley Engl of Jencap in Buffalo will serve on the Young Agents Committee.The following Big I NY staff will also serve on IIABA committees:Kathy Glahn –…