IIABNY CEO Poppa to Retire After 38-Year Career
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York (IIABNY) announced that president and CEO Richard Poppa will retire at the end of 2016 after leading the association for nearly 20 years.
IIABNY Voices Opposition to Expanding Wrap-Ups for Public Works Projects
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2016-17 fiscal year budget plan includes a proposal to expand the ability of certain governmental entities to use wrap-ups for public works projects — but an insurance producers’ trade group warns the proposal could harm …
IIABNY: Study Shows N.Y. Insurance Agents Are Growing
With deep roots in their communities, New York independent insurance agencies are healthy and growing, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc. (IIABNY ) said. IIABNY said a recent analysis of New York agents in the 2014 Agency …
IIABNY Advises Motorists: Don’t Skimp On Auto Liability Insurance
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York is advising motor vehicle owners not to skimp when they buy auto liability insurance. Auto liability insurance pays for amounts the insured person owes as damages for bodily injuries and property …
IIABNY, CIBGNY File Appeal of Producer Compensation Disclosure Regulation
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York and the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York have filed a formal appeal of a trial court ruling that upheld a controversial state regulation. Attorneys from the law firm …
IIABNY Issues Timely Warning on Earthquake Insurance Coverage
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York has issued a timely warning in the wake of the earthquake that struck the east coast yesterday afternoon, which affected many New York residents. The IIABNY reminded consumers that their homeowners …
Brassard Elected Chair of IIABNY
Insurance agent Christopher A. Brassard has been elected president of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc. (IIABNY), heading a new slate of officers for the state trade group. Brassard — who recently spoke with Insurance Journal about …
New York Agents Happier with Insurers This Year, Survey Says
A new survey by a trade group for New York agents finds insurance producers give their carriers good marks for honesty and fair treatment — but find insurance companies don’t pay them enough. The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of …