Big I New York & Connecticut Advance Industry Interests at NCOIL 2025

Abstract: Many of the insurance industry’s leading advocates—including Big I New York, Big I Connecticut, and the national Big “I”—joined key state legislators in Chicago last week for the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Summer 2025 Meeting. Body: ​Many of the insurance industry's leading advocates—including Big I New York, Big I Connecticut, and the national Big “I"—joined key state legislators in Chicago last week for the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Summer 2025 Meeting. Independent agents and brokers were well represented through the active participation of Travis Wattie, AVP of Government Relations for Big I New York & Connecticut, and Wesley Bissett, Senior…

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New York Daily News Publishes Big I New York Letter Supporting Labor Law Reform

Abstract: In response to an op-ed by U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy on the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025, Big I New York Chair of the Board Kelly Gonyo submitted a letter to the editor in support of the bill. Body: ​In response to an op-ed by U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy on the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025, Big I New York Chair of the Board Kelly Gonyo submitted a letter to the editor in support of the bill. The proposed federal legislation seeks to preempt New York State Labor Laws 240 and 241.  The letter appeared in the New York Daily News on July 14. …

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Big I NY Comments Support Proposed Hurricane Deductible Trigger Rule

Abstract: Big I New York issued comments in support of the hurricane deductible draft rule Body: ​New York State is one step closer to a more uniform hurricane deductible trigger​ as the proposed rulemaking comment period for the new law ended this week.  Big I New York issued comments in support of the draft rule, noting that it strikes a balance between establishing a more uniform hurricane deductible trigger while allowing consumers the choice to secure a policy that suits their risk tolerance.  During early conversations with the Department of Financial Services (DFS), we emphasized the importance of prioritizing clarity, choice, and competition throughout the rulemaking…

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