Meet Big I NY’s Inclusion Task Force

​As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion of underrepresented communities in the insurance industry, Big I NY is proud to announce the launch of our Inclusion Task Force.The Inclusion Task Force is composed of Big I NY staff members and agents passionate about advancing inclusion, and is charged with leading the association’s efforts in this crucial mission. The Inclusion Task Force will promote and advance diversity and inclusion within our industry by: identifying, including, and empowering members from underrepresented communities; facilitating the recruitment and training of members of underrepresented communities in the IA system; identifying industry practices, procedures, protocols and roles that…

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Cybersecurity Regulation – Extension of Filing Deadline for Certification of Compliance Beginning in 2020

​Commencing 2020, The New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department") is extending the deadline for filing the Certification of Compliance pursuant to 23 NYCRR 500 (“Cybersecurity Regulation") from February 15th of each year to April 15th of each year.  Therefore, your next Certification of Compliance will need to be filed by April 15, 2020, covering the calendar year 2019, although the Department will accept Certifications of Compliance filings starting on January 1, 2020.  This extension is effective immediately with respect to Certifications of Compliance filings in 2020.   The Department will be issuing a proposed regulation to amend the Cybersecurity Regulation to change the Certification…

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