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The Most Important Skill Women in Insurance Need Right Now (And How Jenn Urso Helped Us Unlock It)

Abstract: This blog dives into leadership coach Jenn Urso’s powerful Big I NY Women’s Summit session on owning your personal story, showing how a clear, confident personal pitch helps women in insurance step into their power and shape the future of the industry. Body: ​If there was one message that hit home at this year's BIG I NY Women's Summit, it came from leadership coach Jenn Urso—and it might be the most important professional skill we all need in today's industry.You must know how to own your story. Loudly. Clearly. Confidently.In a world overflowing with talent, technology, and competition, waiting to be noticed is no…

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Flood Program Bailed Out

Abstract: The National Flood Insurance Program is back in business for 78 days. Body: ​Image of water bucket created using Meta.aiSee what we did there? "Bailed​ out"? Get it?There are more flood jokes where that came from.In the meantime, the National Flood Insurance Program is back in business for 78 days. Last night, the president signed into law a bill that extended the federal government's funding until January 30, 2026. That funding had lapsed when the government's fiscal year ended on September 30. The result was the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.Congress has tied the NFIP's authorization to operate to the expiration of the fiscal…

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Celebrating Excellence in Independent Agencies in New York

Abstract: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition. Body: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition.Robert L. Kelly General Insurance in Syracuse was recently honored with the Business Journal Family Business Award for Best Woman-Owned Family Busines, an inspiring achievement that reflects not only their leadership, but the strength and resilience of independent agencies across our state. A big congratulations to…

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