​ Big I NY Priority Excess Lines Affidavit Bill Signed Into Law

On December 30th, Governor Hochul signed into law legislation that will reduce paperwork burdens on brokers placing coverage in the excess market and allow them to better serve their customers. The bill, which Big I NY strongly supported, streamlines the affidavits that brokers must submit upon placing excess coverage. Prior to the bill's signature, the form required a total of twenty-one data elements in total for three declinations. The new law is effectively immediately and removes name of declining representative, affiliation of the representative, and reason for the declination from the affidavits.We thank Assemblywoman Pam Hunter and Senator Neil Breslin for sponsoring this important bill…

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​If it seems like you have a seemingly endless list of things to do just to keep your agency afloat — not to mention growing — then good news! You're in the majority of independent agencies who are simply doing what they can to stay on top of it all. The Big “I" Agency Universe Study and additional member surveys and touch points have shown us that nearly half of our member agencies struggle with marketing and they know they should be doing more.We are excited to share with you that Trusted Choice will be giving away a Marketing Plan ($2,000 value) to one lucky Big “I" member…

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Flood Program Extended To Sept. 30, 2023

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​An omnibus spending plan approved by Congress today includes a nine-month re-authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP.) President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has pledged to sign the measure, which sets federal government appropriations for the 2023 fiscal year. The reauthorization means that you will be able to obtain new and renewal flood insurance policies through the program without interruption.Congress has authorized the NFIP on a temporary basis since its inception in 1968. Its most recent authorization was due to expire at the end of the day December 23 when appropriations for the federal government were also to run out. The newly enacted bill…

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