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
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
Latest Big I CNY News
Big I CNY Gives Back
$25,000 Raised for Central New York Charities
We love seeing our local associations shine. Big I CNY recently joined Bridge Street to share how our members continue to give back to the Central New York community year after year. From raising more than $205,000 through their annual golf tournament to supporting local charities with winter gear donations, this is what true community impact looks like.
That impact was on full display this morning, January 14, at Big I CNY’s annual charity check presentation breakfast, where $25,000 was distributed to 20 local charities making a difference right here at home.
Huge thanks to Mike Crowley and Jacquie Kelly Kaden for helping share Big I CNY’s story and charitable mission. Take a few minutes to watch the video and see the incredible work our members are doing in the community.
If you missed the behind-the-scenes, take a look!
BIG I CNY Holiday Party
Ringing in the new year with Big I CNY
What a night in Central New York. Last night, more than 100 Big I CNY members and guests packed Coleman’s for our Holiday Party, and it truly was a fantastic time filled with great food, great drinks, and even better conversations with some of the best insurance professionals around.
The evening was also a meaningful way to give back. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, we were proud to support St. Lucy’s Church in Syracuse through donations of winter hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, non-perishable food items, and financial contributions to the Bread of Life program.
Thank you to everyone who came out, connected, and helped make this night both fun and impactful. Events like this are a great reminder of how strong and supportive the Big I CNY community is.
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!