Big I CNY Membership Winter 2023 Newsletter

President’s Message

Dear Membership,

As President of Big I CNY I want to take a minute to express what an honor it is to be able to serve our local association and work with our dedicated board of directors to address issues that impact independent agents and their customers. Big I CNY also provides many benefits and resources to membership, such as our legislative event to advocate positive legislation, CE classes for continuing education, our fundraising golf tournament or the holiday party. We pride ourselves in giving back to the CNY community, 12 charities that you suggested each received $1000 from the proceeds of our annual golf tournament.

Advocacy week is coming up from February 27 – March 3, this is a great opportunity to join virtual calls with your state legislators to explain why our legislative issues are so important and how they impact the insurance industry in New York (register here). Save the date for the Big I CNY Annual Golf Tournament at Timber Banks on June 26 – registration is open!

It is a crucial time to be involved and engaged with your fellow CNY agents and carriers on issues like technology, market conditions, regulations and more. If you are interested in joining a group of members to go to Washington, DC on April 26-27, let me know and I will get you the information that you need. If you are interested in learning about being a member of the CNY local board, we highly recommend that you consider it. We are a group of independent agents and local carriers that enjoy working together on behalf of the members in our CNY region. We are also working with high schools and colleges to attract young people to this great industry – they are our future!

Please reach out to me or any Big I CNY board member if you have something you want to discuss.

Jim Poindexter,

President, Big I CNY