Welcome to IBANY

For more than a century, the Insurance Brokers’ Association of the State of New York (IBANY) has represented the interests of New York’s leading commercial insurance producers. Run by a board of volunteer brokers, the Association uses a unique combination of advocacy, professional development and networking to accomplish the following goals:

Promote the professional knowledge and status of IBANY members

Ensure the general welfare of the Association

Provide opportunities for business interaction between the brokerage and underwriting communities

Foster better understanding between the Association, its members, and the companies with which members do business

Study and promote a more thorough understanding of the general public's insurance needs

Support all legislation, or legislative and political activities, that are in the members' common interests

IBANY's membership is comprised of approximately 20 broker members and 15 associate members. Broker members include retailers, wholesalers and E&S brokers. Associate members include carrier companies and other organizations associated with the brokerage community.

Get to know the Insurance Brokers’ Association of the State of New York, and then encourage your company to join us. You'll reap the rewards of membership in an association that fights every day to make brokers' lives better.

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 11:53

Members: Have You Completed an Events Survey?

Have you told the Association what you think of this year's events and activities? If not, please do so before July 15.

Completing the short, online questionnaire should take less than 5 minutes, and your feedback can make a difference. Even if you haven’t attended any events, your ideas and comments are valuable.

Click here to log in and access the 5-question survey from the Member Home Page.

Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 11:58

2009 Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar to make sure you'll be available for these future activities:

Breakfast Seminar: Risk Management & Insurance Solutions for Public/Private Partnerships (tentatively scheduled for September 17)
Government Affairs Symposium (tentatively scheduled for week of September 22)
CEO Forum featuring Edmund Kelly of Liberty Mutual (October 15)
CE Courses (October 21)
Annual Fall Reception (October 22)
CEO Forum featuring Tom Motamed of CNA (November 12)
2009 Holiday Event (tentatively scheduled for week of December 17)

Events Already Held in 2009

New Year Breakfast with Kevin Kelley of Ironshore (held January 28th)
This successful event at The Down Town Association in New York City attracted 200+ attendees from the local insurance community. Featured speaker Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore Inc., provided insight into market prospectives and offered an industry forecast for 2009.

Professional Development and Education Opportunity (held February 26th)
IBANY and the CPCU Society Center for Leadership co-sponsored a workshop called "Climbing the Corporate Ladder: Strategies to Move Ahead During Tough Times." Marty E. Murphy, CPCU and Senior Vice President of Jacobson Associates, lead the discussion.

CEO Forum featuring Brian Dowd of ACE USA (held March 9)
IBANY welcomed Brian Dowd to this member-exclusive event that let senior-level brokers network with colleagues and interact with a top executive from a major insurance company. Members can click here to log in and see a portion of Brian Dowd's presentation.

Annual Spring Reception (held April 16th)
A tradition in the New York City brokerage community, IBANY's Spring Reception took place at Bridgewaters in historic South Street Seaport. Over 300 insurance professionals gathered for food, cocktails, and an evening of networking and relationship building. See photos

Executive Roundtable Discussion (held May 5th)
IBANY gathered an experienced broker, underwriter, claims executive and attorney for a panel discussion on what to do when the worst happens and how to control the damage. "How to Unwrap Your Wrap Up" was of particular interest to senior-level brokers who work with the construction industry. Featured panelists were:

        - Jack Osborn, Attorney, Construction and Environmental Law
      - Steven Wu, Construction Industry Risk Management, Wachovia Insurance Services
        - Geoffrey Hall, ACE USA Construction Industry Practice
        - Joe Crowther, ACE USA Construction Claims

Continuing Education (held May 15th)
ACE Insurance Company hosted an advanced CE class on "Environmental Insurance" at the ACE Conference Center. This course was designed for brokers with 5 or more years of industry experience, with limited experience in environmental insurance.

Networking Event at the Golf Club (held May 28)
IBANY and the CPCU Society of New York co-sponsored a golf and networking event at Chelsea Piers. Participants enjoyed cocktails in the Ryder Cup Room, took advantage of the driving range reserved for their exclusive use, and improved their game with expert tips from the pros. What a fun way to make business connections!

Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 12:48

2009 Spring Reception

Great weather, great colleagues, great time had by all!

Over 300 guests enjoyed a wealth of food, drink, music and conversation at IBANY's Annual Spring Reception on April 16. A trio of jazz musicians set the mood as the crowd engaged in lively discussions and friendly debates. The spectacular weather and impressive view from Bridgewaters' outdoor balcony drew many people outside for a refreshing change of pace. See photos

Thank you to our six Spring Reception sponsors who helped bring this

important networking event to the New York insurance community:

Last Updated on Friday, 29 May 2009 15:29

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Upcoming Events

Events Already Held in 2009

Great weather, great colleagues, great time had by all!

Thank you to our six Spring Reception sponsors who helped bring this

important networking event to the New York insurance community: