Our Mission
“To promote the value of independent insurance agencies in Central New York and provide quality programs, education and networking for our members.”
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January 14th • Big I CNY Holiday Party
March 12th • NextGen CNY Brewery Tour
June 22nd • Big I CNY Golf Tournament
August 6th • NextGen CNY 9-Hole Golf
October 15th • NextGen CNY CE Trivia
December 7th • NextGen CNY Shop ‘Til You Drop
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BIG I CNY Holiday Party
Ringing in the new year with Big I CNY
Come out to Coleman’s on Wednesday, January 14th 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: $30 for Big I CNY & CPCU* members, $40 for non-members, $40 for walk-ins
Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 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.
CPCU Accepting Scholarships
The Syracuse CPCU Chapter is offering three $1,000 scholarships in 2026 to support students pursuing education in insurance and related fields. Scholarships are only available to students (high school students, college students, or children/grandchildren/wards of CPCU members). Applications for all scholarships are due by April 1.
NextGen CNY Shop 'Til You Drop Challenge for Charity
NextGen CNY kicked off the season of giving with another successful Shop ’Til You Drop Challenge for Charity on December 8 at Destiny USA. Members and guests gathered at Bullfinch Brewpub before heading out to shop, connect, and give back to local charities across Central New York.
Teams were armed with holiday wish lists and spending cash to fill shopping bags with gifts, all while building new relationships and enjoying plenty of festive spirit. From ugly holiday sweaters to Santa hats, the energy was high and the generosity even higher.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this third annual event such a meaningful and fun way to support our community.
Big I CNY Legislative Breakfast
Big I CNY members gathered at Bellevue Country Club for a productive and engaging Legislative Breakfast on December 12. The morning brought together agents, local legislators, and members of the Big I New York legislative team for meaningful discussion on the issues impacting our industry.
Travis Wattie, AVP of Government Relations for Big I New York, provided a legislative update and led a roundtable conversation focused on key outcomes from the 2025 legislative session, ongoing availability and affordability challenges, and proposals aimed at modernizing the insurance marketplace.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a valuable opportunity to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the importance of the independent agent voice in Central New York.
Thank you to our Co-Sponsor, Syracuse CPCU!
ANNOUNCEMENT
Big I CNY will be honoring the great work of 20 local charities. On January 14th, each charity will be awarded a check for $1,250. The $25,000 donation is thanks to our members and the participants of the 2025 golf tournament.
Every year proceeds from the tournaments are awarded to deserving charities picked by you.
The list of this year’s charities is below. Be sure to check out the good work they do and how you can help.
Winter 2025 Newsletter
Big I CNY’s Winter 2025 Newsletter is packed with exciting updates, from upcoming events like the NextGen Shot Clock Social and Big I CNY Golf Tournament to major advocacy efforts in Albany and Washington, D.C. Members now have access to exclusive tech resources, legislative scholarships, and new ways to get involved.
Don’t miss out—click the link to explore all the latest news and opportunities!