Our Mission
“To promote the value of independent insurance agencies in Central New York and provide quality programs, education and networking for our members.”
Save the Dates
2024
December 6th • Legislative Breakfast
December 9th • NextGen CNY Shop ‘Til You Drop for Charity
2025
January 8th • Holiday Party
June 23rd • Big I CNY Golf Tournament
Latest Big I CNY News
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
Your Voice Matters: Registration Open for Legislative Breakfast
Join Big I CNY at the Annual Legislative Breakfast at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse on Friday, December 6th.
We'll meet with our local and state lawmakers and their staff teams to discuss the issues critical to our industry. Travis Wattie, Big I NY’s AVP of Government Relations, will also recap Big I NY’s legislative efforts this year and provide a briefing on priorities for 2025.
Advocacy is critical to our industry. Learn more and find out how you can get involved. A hot breakfast will be served.
Thank you to the Syracuse CPCU Chapter for co-sponsoring this event!
Price: $20 for Big I CNY & CPCU* members & $40 for non-members
Date & Time: December 6th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Bellevue Country Club, 1901 Glenwood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207
Contact Allison Just at 315-432-4249 or ajust@biginy.org with any questions or if you need help registering.
*CPCU members, please contact Allison to ensure you receive the member rate.
nextgen cny SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
‘tis the season of giving: Join us for a fun evening of networking and shopping for charity
Join NextGen CNY for the second annual Shop 'Til You Drop Challenge for Charity. This is your chance to expand your business relationships while giving back to three incredible charities in CNY.
You and your teammates will each be handed a holiday wish list and cash to deck the halls of Destiny USA. 110 Grill Syracuse is your home base to grab a drink and light appetizers and bring back your shopping bags full of gifts. Ugly holiday sweaters and Santa hats are encouraged!
Thank you to the Syracuse CPCU Chapter for co-sponsoring this event!
Price: $35 includes light appetizers, two drinks, and spending cash. Walk-in price is $45.
Date & Time: December 9th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 110 Grill at Destiny USA
For any questions or help registering, please contact Allison Just at 315-432-4249 or ajust@biginy.org.
*CPCU members, please contact Allison to ensure you receive the member rate.
Big I CNY HOLIDAY PARTY 2025
Ring in the new year with Big I CNY!
Come out to Coleman’s on Wednesday, January 8th for delicious food, great drinks, and conversation with the best insurance agents in the state. This holiday party is also a way to give back to our community. Big I CNY will once again support St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse. There are three ways you can help:
New winter hats, gloves, and scarves (men, women & children)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant)
Non-perishable food
Bring these items with you to the holiday party. We are also collecting financial donations for St. Lucy's. Cash and check (made out to St. Lucy's Bread of Life) will be accepted.
Price: $25 for Big I CNY & CPCU* members, $40 for non-members, $40 for walk-ins
Date & Time: January 8, 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub, 100 S Lowell Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204
Contact Allison Just at 315-432-4249 or ajust@biginy.org with any questions or if you need help registering.
*CPCU members, please contact Allison to ensure you receive the member price.
NextGen CE Trivia & Karaoke
A Fun Night of CE Trivia & Karaoke
Twelve teams of insurance agents, company representatives, industry friends, and Le Moyne College insurance students battled it out for bragging rights at NextGen CNY's annual CE Trivia & Karaoke event.
After ten rounds– hosted by Big I NY's Tim Dodge– three teams were tied. No one answered the tie-breaker correctly, so of course NextGen CNY determined a sing-off was needed. Three amazing performances but in the end Holly Martin, Ali Lalonde, Melissa Frawley, Robyn Barrette, and John DeNicola were crowned champs by roaring applause. They took home the coveted trophies and have bragging rights... until next year's event.
Everyone enjoyed networking, food, and earning 1 CE. Many also donated non-perishable items to support NextGen NY's statewide food drive. The donated items will benefit the Food Bank of CNY.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum
Capital Premium Financing • Finger Lakes Insurance Agency: An Office of Insurance-on-Hudson • Great American
Gold
Dryden Mutual • Erie & Niagara • NBT Insurance • NYCM • Preferred Mutual • Progressive • Travelers • Utica National • Wayne Co-operative
Silver
Broome Co-operative • Hanover • Key Bank • Liberty Mutual • National General, an Allstate Company • Paul Davis Restoration • Selective •
Meet Other Young Insurance Pros & Smile for the Camera
A total of 55 agents brought great energy to another fabulous networking event, leaving with three new headshots and plenty of new connections
Dozens of school supplies were donated to be given to Mary Nelson Youth Center's annual back-to-school drive.
Special thank you to all our sponsors for this event! This wouldn’t be possible without you all.
Meet the 2024-2025 Big I CNY Board of Directors
Your 2024-2025 Big I CNY board was installed on Monday, June 24th at the annual golf tournament at Timber Banks
Past Big I NY Chair and former Big I CNY Director Rich MacDonald swore in the officers and directors.
The board will be led by President Jeff Mirabito with Carrie Shaw as Vice President, Jim Poindexter as Immediate Past President, Joe Latella as Treasurer, and Joe Convertino Jr. as Secretary.
Nick Campbell of Finger Lakes Insurance Agency was elected to a first three-year term, and Michael Chapman of Brown & Brown Empire State and Jen Winter of Liberty Mutual were re-elected to another three-year term.
The remaining board directors include Jacquie Kaden, Mike Crowley, Earl Staring, Craig Van Epps, Steve Corapi, and Nick Masterpole.
Rain or Shine, A Great Day on the Greens
Golfers teed off at Timber Banks in Baldwinsville on June 24th to raise money for local charities
For the first time ever, Big I CNY held a 9-Hole Golf Social for new-to-the sport and recreational golfers. Six teams braved the sideways rain to play golf, help each other learn the game, and have fun.
More than 120 golfers participated in the 18-hole tournament. The rain dried up and the sun came out for a warm day of play. Golfers enjoyed several contests to show off their skills:
Mike Woodham won Closest to the Pin at 4' 1 1/4"
Kasey Vaughan had the Longest Drive for the women
Zak Ottman took the Longest Drive for men
David Wicker won the 50/50 Tee Shot
Paul Staring, Bill Gallagher, Josh Watkins, and Dan Connors placed second with a score of 61 (11 under par).
The first-place team is Matt Briggs, Zak Ottman, Brett Bushinger, and Annalaura Werner, scoring 56 (16 under par).
Golfers enjoyed lunch, a social reception, and a chicken and steak dinner. Proceeds from the tournament and the raffles benefit local charities. Big I CNY wants to support your favorite charities.
Please email Allison Just at ajust@biginy.org with the name of your favorite local charity to be considered.
