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NFIP Due To Lapse Sept. 30

Abstract: Once again, the NFIP’s authority to issue and renew flood insurance policies will expire at midnight on September 30 unless Congress passes a bill and the president signs it before then. Body: ​Image of flooded city str​eet created using ChatGPT 5It's late September, bringing with it familiar signs of autumn …School busses on the road again …Crisp, cool mornings …Buffalo Bills fans swinging between joyful celebration and abject despair …Holiday decorations on sale at Home Depot, … andThe National Flood Insurance Program  is about to lapse. Starting Wednesday, you probably will be unable to write, renew or endorse flood insurance policies through the NFIP or…

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2025 Big I NY Local Leaders Summit

Abstract: The 2025 Local Leaders Summit is in the books! Body: The annual Local Leaders Summit is an opportunity for local association leaders from across the state to share and learn from each other.Over 20 leaders from each region of New York met this week in Cazenovia to share accomplishments and challenges from the past year. The group collaborated on ways to grow membership, attract new leaders, invest in member programs, give back to community and engage legislative ambassadors. The group was a great mix of new faces and experienced leaders, along with mentors from the Big I NY board of directors. Discussion was lively and all were…

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New: Instructions For Agencies Who Need To Get Re-Licensed

Abstract: The New York State Department of Financial Services has provided step-by-step instructions for agencies whose licenses have lapsed. Body: ​By law, all New York insurance agent and broker licenses issued to business entities expire on June 30 in odd-numbered years (for example, this past June 30.) We know that sometimes paperwork like licensing applications gets forgotten. Some agencies may have forgotten to renew their licenses last summer.The New York State Department of Financial Services has provided step-by-step instructions for agencies in this situation to download and follow.  Starting now, they are permanently posted under "Helpful Tools" on these pages in the Answer Center​ of…

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