Trilines September/October 2013 Issue

September/October 2013

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Robert Mackoul, CLU

OVERDRAFT PROGRAM

GOLF CLASSIC OCTOBER 3, 2013 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Robert E. Mackoul, CLU President

It is my hope that all had an enjoyable and healthy summer. As fall approaches and temperatures drop, insurance salespeople seem to get mo:vated to do more business. It’s a known fact that more new business is sold in the last four months of a year than usually what is wri?en in the first eight months of any given year. Maybe it’s because owners, producers and underwriters focus on their goals. Maybe it is because the summer is over and everyone is ready to get back to work. I’m not sure, but that is a sta:s:c that I remembered from a long :me ago and it does seem to have some validity.

The TriCounty board has worked all summer and we have arranged a series of mee:ngs that will truly interest and benefit our full membership. The first event we are offering is the Travelers OverdraF program on September 24th at The Melville Marriot. The Travelers has produced a very eye-­‐ opening video and panel discussion which will be offered in several loca:ons around the country, including Long Island. It is not insurance based but rather a compelling explana:on of America’s federal debt crisis and how it impacts American lives, including the futures of our children and grandchildren.

It is a can’t miss event that is free to our membership and their employees. The program starts at 4:00 on September 24 and will be followed by a cocktail recep:on at 6:00. Be sure to register before September 17.

You also won’t want to miss the TriCounty Golf Classic on October 3rd at the Woodmere Country Club that will honor Greg Clark of Mapfre Insurance as 2013 Outstanding Company Execu:ve. The Golf Classic has been completely revamped this year, with proceeds of the event going to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. This year, due to significant sponsorship commitments, we have wonderful and useful giFs for golfers.

In addi:on, you will play on a beau:ful golf course, enjoy a terrific cocktail hour and magnificent dinner as we honor a truly deserving insurance execu:ve Greg Clark. (Golf not

required, come for cocktails and dinner only if you wish) Plan on registering early. Bring your company marke:ng reps, underwriters and staff members; network with friends and other industry professionals all for a great cause. It’s all happening on Thursday, October 3rd at Woodmere Country Club.

Also in October we are planning an educa:onal and social gathering on October 16th in Brooklyn. Our ‘boroughs’ team, Peter Phillips, Dean Aloia and Theo Garatzio:s are spearheading this event, and while the date is set, the program and loca:on are being nego:ated as we go press.

Details will follow soon.

We also urge all TriCounty members to a?end the annual Downstate Legisla:ve Forum on October 23rd at Chateau Briand in Carle Place where lobbyists from IIABNY, CIBGNY and PIANY will discuss important and :mely legisla:ve issues and answer ques:ons. Watch the mail for more details on this once a year opportunity.

TriCounty will present another mee:ng, this one on November 20, in Queens County. The loca:on and program topic not yet determined. Details to follow.

We’ll end 2013 with our popular holiday party in Nassau County. This year it will be held on December 12 at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. A second December holiday party is on the drawing board for either Brooklyn or Queens. Full informa:on will be out shortly. Please go to our website on a regular basis for registra:on, updates of our mee:ng programs and for all kinds of useful informa:on. www.tricountyagents.com I look forward to seeing you at each of these special events this year.

Bob Mackoul

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CON’T

OVERDRAFT YOU’RE INVITED: DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 17 to: Monica Rayder 800.962.7950 ext. 249 or mrayder@iiabny.org

The Travelers Institute, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, the TriCounty Independent Insurance Agents Association and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County cordially invite you to a private screening of Overdraft, a one-hour documentary made for public television that presents a compelling explanation of America’s federal debt crisis, how it impacts American lives and choices to address the problem. Immediately following the screening, attendees will hear from a panel of business, economic and policy experts on this important issue.

When: Tuesday, September 24 4:00 p.m. Registration 4:30 p.m. Overdraft Screening 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion 6:00 p.m. Reception

Where: Melville Marriott Long Island 1350 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747

RSVP early as seating is limited.

Join the Conversation on Twitter: #Overdraft

RSVP: online at http://vista-survey.com/survey/v2/survey2.dsb?ID=6229039896 “

OVERDRAFT Overdraft A NONPARTISAN DEFICIT DOCUMENTARY MADE FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION

The Travelers Institute partnered with WTVI-TV, the Charlotte, North Carolina public television station, and Susie Films to develop an award-winning, one-hour documentary that explores the depth and impact of America’s debt crisis at the federal and state levels. Made for public television, Overdraft highlights the growing U.S. deficit and its critical implications for individuals and U.S. economic competitiveness.

About the Overdraft documentary

Featured experts

Now eclipsing $16 trillion, America’s debt is the number one economic crisis facing the country today. As such, the goal of Overdraft is to give viewers a better understanding of how the federal debt affects their daily lives, the choices that will have to be made to manage the problem and how they can participate in the ongoing economic debate. Through first-person accounts, the factors that have contributed to the debt and possible solutions are presented, including such major topics as entitlement programs, defense spending, tax reform, and the choices America’s debt forces on individuals and businesses.

Overdraft features the following key business, political and economic leaders:

Original artwork created for Overdraft by Jessica Schuler of Susie Films.

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Cory Booker, Mayor, Newark, New Jersey

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Erskine Bowles, Co-Chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

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Bill Clinton, 42nd President, United States

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Kent Conrad, Chairman, Senate Budget Committee

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Mitch Daniels, Governor, Indiana

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Jay Fishman, Chairman & CEO, The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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Judd Gregg, former Senator, New Hampshire

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John Hamre, President and CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Joe Klein, Columnist, Time magazine

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Peter Orszag, former Director, Office of Management and Budget

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Raghuram Rajan, Economist, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago

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Alice Rivlin, Founding Director, Congressional Budget Office; former Director, Office of Management and Budget

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Kevin Roberts, CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi

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Andrew Romano, Senior Writer, Newsweek magazine

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Alan Simpson, former Senator, Wyoming; Co-Chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

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Susan Urahn, Managing Director, Pew Center on the States

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Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc.

National Flood Insurance Program 2013 Mandated by NYSID Circular Letter 9 (2007)

Dates & Locations

About the Program Now more than ever do agents & brokers need to understand rules regarding the NFIP if they want to market and sell this coverage. This NYSID approved course includes: how the NFIP works, how to read a flood map, the policies and products available, what is covered and not under a flood policy, general rules relative to policy limits, deductibles and waiting periods.

Rating of various types of buildings and the claims handling process will also be covered. The program finishes with information on the requirements under the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Workshop runs: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Who Should Attend All agents and brokers who sell flood policies. This program is also recommended for personal & commercial lines CSR and claims personnel.

Continuing Education National Flood Insurance Program has been approved for 4 CE credits applicable to Property/Casualty Agents, Brokers, General Consultants, and Public Adjusters.

Rating: BASIC+ Instructor: Bob Haraksin Registration Information Member Discount: $99 (each registrant) Non-member: $139 (each registrant) Fee will increase $10 for registering “at the door.”

Ronkonkoma – September 24, 2013 Belfor Restoration, 60 Raynor Ave.

Full and half-day programs will have morning and/or afternoon refreshments. Lunch is not provided.

Garden City – September 25, 2013 LaQuinta Inn – 821 Stewart Ave

General Information We invite all registrants to advise us of any disability and any requests for accommodation to that disability. Please contact IIABNY’s Education Department at 1-800-962-7950.

White Plains – September 26, 2013 Belfor Restoration, 75 Virginia Rd.

Photo I.D. must be presented at registration!

4 CE credits

IMPORTANT: You must register at least two weeks prior to the seminar to receive your CE certificate on site. Please be on time for the seminar. Continuing Education rules will not allow CE credit to be awarded to anyone arriving more than 10 minutes after the start of the program.

(PC, BR, C3, PA) NYCR-238234 NYPO-100001

Explore the value of membership… www.iiabny.org

Flood

Registration Form (Please photocopy for additional names) Name (please indicate if changed)

E-mail

Workshop date/location

Payment Method

NYS License Number(s)

Check (made payable to IIABNY, Inc.) American Express MasterCard Visa Corporate card Personal card (check one)

Agency (please indicate if changed) Agency Street Address Phone

Amount of check $ _______________ Amount of charge $_______________

City, State, Zip Fax

# of registrants

Return to: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. 5784 Widewaters Pkwy., 1st Floor, Dewitt, NY 13214 Phone: (800) 962-7950, Fax: (888) 432-0510

Card # __________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________________________ ________________________________________________ Name on Card (please print) Authorized Signature

Don't forget to add edu@iiabny.org to your safe senders list so IIABNY e-mails aren’t lost in spam/junk folders. If you use Outlook, simply click IIABNY Education, open, and then "Save & Close" to add it to your contacts.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full credit toward another seminar will be allowed for cancellation requests received at least 3 business days before a seminar minus the cost of your book (if sent in advance). Any cancellation request received less than 3 business days prior to the seminar will receive a 50% credit minus the cost of your book (if sent in advance). Cancellation requests received on or after the date of the seminar will NOT be eligible for credit. ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING.~ NO EXCEPTIONS!

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION

Honoring

Gregory Clark Vice President & Regional Manager

MAPFRE/USA 2013 Outstanding Company Executive

Proceeds from this year's outing will go to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

Thursday October 3, 2013 Woodmere Club 99 Meadow Dr, Woodmere, NY 11598 Golf & Dinner $275.00 or Cocktail & Dinner $95.00 Register on-line at tricountyagents.com 11:00 am Brunch 11:45 am Putting Contest 12:30 pm Shotgun Tee-Off 5:30 pm Cocktails & Dinner Your golf fee includes use of the driving range, cart, greens fees, brunch, barbecues and refreshments on the course, cocktails, dinner, and lots of prizes and giveaways.

For more info: Call Lane Rubin or David Spiro at 516-568-0800 or email: lrubin@tegins.com or dspiro@tegins.com

DFS Approves 9.5% Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Hike, Says Employer Costs Will Rise 2.8% Workers’ Compensation insurance loss costs for New York employers will rise by an average 9.5 percent this fall, the New York State Department of Financial Services announced this week. The DFS approved the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board’s revised loss cost filing, submitted late last week.

Regulators had previously rejected a proposed increase of 16.9 percent.

In his July 11 opinion rejecting the initial filing, New York Superintendent of Financial Services Benjamin M. Lawsky said that the department’s indication was “that an increase of no more than 9.5% would be reasonable,” and invited the NYCIRB to refile. The board submitted the revised filing

DFS Approves 9.5% Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Hike, Says Employer Costs Will Rise 2.8% con’t the next day; the department approved it on July 15. According to the department, the increased loss costs, coupled with a 6.7 percent reduction in the mandatory premium assessments, will result in a net cost increase to employers of 2.8 percent.

The changes take effect on October 1.

Note your calendar now to attend this big event. ********************************** Downstate Legislative Forum will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Details to Follow Shortly.

VANE Excess and Surplus, Inc. Specializing in the following lines:    

Directors and Officers Liability Employment Practices Liability Professional Liability Cyber Liability Contact: Anthony Cacioppo (631) 366-5353 Anthony@VANEIns.com VANE Excess and Surplus, Inc. 103 Fort Salonga Road, Suite 4 Northport, NY 11768

What is InsurPac and why should I contribute before the end of the year?

InsurPac is the largest property-casualty agent Political Action Committee (PAC), and one of the largest insurance industry PACs in the country.

Thanks to InsurPac, the Big “I” is regularly ranked as one of the most effective lobbying groups in Washington D.C. Its main goal is to support federal legislators and federal office candidates who are supportive of the Independent Agency system.

Every day, Congress considers federal legislation that can seriously impact agent businesses. Also happening every day are fundraisers that benefit U.S. Congressmen and

by Andrew Chong Senators. InsurPac’s federal lobbyists attend these HD Underwriting Agency fundraisers under the Big I banner and establish relationships with important legislators. These relationships are key—they represent the access to lawmakers that can be critical and even better, influential. At the very least, the fundraisers are an opportunity to educate lawmakers from an agent perspective.

InsurPac’s success rate speaks for itself. In the 2009-2010 election cycle, 93% of its supported races were victorious; the previous election cycle’s victory rate was 92%. InsurPac aims to become a $1 million PAC per year, or $2 million PAC per election cycle. The more dollars raised, the more federal races it can support—and that is why we need your contribution. Your support will ensure that the agent voice remains strong and its presence felt throughout the halls of Congress. Help continue the cycle of success and make sure to get your contributions in before the end of the year.

QUEENS COUNTY INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS, INC

Thursday, October 10, 2013 PRICE: $35.00 TIME: 6PM “CONTROLLING GLASS CLAIM LOSSES” JOHN WEISS, Certified NYS ACE CE Instructor 2 CE CREDITS PLACE: LEONE’S RESTAURANT 84-02 COOPER AVENUE(Corner of 88th Street & Cooper Ave) GLENDALE, NY 11385 Fax Registration to:

Florence Richmond Phone: 718-275-8666

FAX:718-275-5049

Name:_________________________________________________________ Company:______________________________________________________ Number to Attend:______________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________________________

**BE SURE TO BRING YOUR BROKER LICENSE NUMBER WITH YOU

Long Island Insurance Community Save the Date You are cordially invited to share in the spirit of caring at the

19th Annual Long Island Insurance Community Gala

The Premier Insurance Industry Event in the Metropolitan Area Carlyle on the Green Bethpage State Park September 26, 2013 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Honoring Doug Elliot President, Commercial Markets The Harford

For more informa:on contact: Lois Grant at 631.940.3746 visit www.l-­‐i-­‐i-­‐c.org

Can Your Customers Find You Online?

When I first tackled this daunting question, I had no idea where to look. But as the saying goes, “look and you shall find” and alas I did.

Through my numerous searches on google, I stumbled upon www.getlisted.org and it got me on my way. This website is the most comprehensive source I have found to get my business listed for everyone to find.

Think of it as the comparative rater of web searches.

In one place you get to see where you are and, most importantly, where you aren’t.

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This site will search you out with Google, Yelp, Yahoo, Bing and many more search engines. It even gives you a listing score ranging from 0% to 100% and you can consider that a way to measure how successful you have been at promoting your business online.

Go ahead and give it a try. I guarantee some shock value! Speaking of value…Did I mention it’s completely FREE!?!?!?!?!

IIABNY SEMINAR CALENDAR – Remainder of 2013 in Nassau, Queens and Suffolk Counties

The following seminars will be held at Four Points Sheraton in Plainview (Pl) or LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Garden City (GC) 09/17/13 09/19/13 09/24/13 09/25/13 10/01/13 10/16/13 10/23/13 10/30/13 11/13/13 12/10/13

Licensing Laws (Self-Study) .......................................................................Pl – Half day – am) NYAIP Certification Program ...........................................................................Pl (Half day-am) NY Health Benefits Exchange ...............................................................................................Pl NFIP ........................................................................................................GC (Half day – am) Business Income & Leased Property ............................................................Pl (Half day - am) Personal Lines Related (ACSR Mod #3) .................................................................................Pl SHOP NY Health Benefit Exchange Cert Course ..................................................................Pl E&O Risk Management ........................................................................................................GC Retirement Planning (ACSR Mod #11) ...................................................................................Pl Principals of Insurance (AAI-81A) ...........................................................................................Pl

The following seminar will be held at Adriia Hotel, Bayside, Queens 10/02/13 Business Income & Leased Property ...................................................................(Half day-am) 10/23/13 New ISO GL changes 10/25/13 NYAIP Certification Program ...............................................................................(Half day-am)

The following seminars will be held at Belfor Restoration in Ronkonkoma, NY unless noted otherwise.

09/24/13 NFIP ...................................................................................................................(Half day – am) 10/22/13 New ISO GL changes 10/29/13 E&O Risk Management

For a complete schedule, log on to www.iiabny.org Highlight the ‘Education & Events’ link and select ‘Find A Class’. Registration forms are also available on line, or call IIABNY’s Education Dept. at 1-800-962-7950.

QSR

Quaker Special Risk EXCLUSIVELY SERVING RETAIL AGENTS SINCE 1960

Quaker Special Risk is the appointed Program Administrator for an ‘A’ XV rated carrier

Program for Luxury Homebuilders and Remodeling/Renovating GC’s Qualification Requirements: Residential General Contractors involved in the construction of single family or two family homes or Remodeling/Renovation General Contractors performing commercial or residential work that subcontract most of their work. Maximum 15 new starts per policy year for home builders.

Coverage Outline: Commercial General Liability Policy Form: CG0001 (07/98) Per Project Aggregate Blanket Additional Insured (including completed operations) Blanket Waiver of Subrogation Primary Non Contributory Employee Benefits Liability Competitive Rating Structure Limited Pollution Coverage Extension

Recently Reduced Minimum Premiums for all Programs

Two New QSR Contractor Programs Now Available * Solar Contractor Program * Artisan Contractor Program Submission Requirements: 4 years of currently valued loss runs Minimum 3 years in business or 6 years of construction experience Acord Application & Supplemental Application (see our Web Site) Copy of Subcontractor Agreement Number of new home starts and average sales price per home Direct Payroll, cost of subcontractors & gross annual revenues *Other markets are available for risks not fitting this profile For more information call Frank Walsh at 800-447-4180 ext. 2232, fwalsh@qsr-insurance.com

Quaker Special Risk P.O. Box 1350 Eatontown, NJ 07724 800-447-4180 • Fax 732-223-9072 www.QSR-insurance.com

Golf Classic Thursday October 3, 2013 INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION

Mail In Registration

Located at the beautiful Woodmere Club, 2012 MGWA Club of the Year!

Golf & Dinner $275.00 Cocktail & Dinner $95.00 11:00 am Brunch 11:45 am Putting Contest 12:30 pm Shotgun Tee-Off 5:30 pm Cocktails & Dinner Your golf fee includes use of the driving range, cart, greens fees, brunch, barbecues and refreshments on the course, cocktails, dinner, and lots of prizes and giveaways.

For more info: Call Lane Rubin or David Spiro at 516-568-0800 or email: lrubin@tegins.com or dspiro@tegins.com

Register on-line at tricountyagents.com You may register up to 4 people with 1 transaction on-line and pay by credit card. To pay by check please fill out the form below. Make check(s) payable to TriCounty IIAA and mail to: Lane Rubin, The Excelsior Group * 71 S. Central Ave., Suite 305 * Valley Stream, NY 11580 Name:!_____________________________________________! Company:_______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________ Email:!_______________________________________________________ Place in Foursome with:__________________________________________________________________________________

Federation of New York Insurance Professionals

2014 Annual Convention Celebrating our 71st Anniversary Come Join us April 24th to April 27th At the Ramada Inn, Fishkill, NY

We will be Celebrating Federation with a Masquerade Party (masks required)

Brought to you by the Insurance Professionals of Chenango Valley

BuddĂŠ French Cleaners, Inc.,is a full service dry cleaning plant equipped for processing all volume fire, soot, smoke, odor and water restoration dry cleaning claims. We provide a full range of services including on-location inventory, specialty garment care, and storage facilities insured in excess of $1,000,000.00.

BuddĂŠ French Cleaners, Inc. 107-11 Metropolitan Ave. Forest Hills, New York 11375-6820 Voice: (718) 263-7474 Voice: (718) 263-7575 Fax: (718) 263-1545 info@buddecleaners.com

Pryor Personnel Agency Inc. The Insurance Specialist since 1970 local, National and International Recruitment www.ppryor.com ppryor1578@aol.com

Phone (516) 935-0100

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Robert E. Mackoul, CLU remackoul@mackoul.com Mackoul & Associates 25 Nassau Lane Island Park, NY 11558 516-431-9100 fax: 516-431-4641 Vice President Frank J. Elorza felorza@clubagency.com Club Agency 1051 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-873-2387 fax: 516-742-70711 Treasurer Peter Phillips pphillips@phillipsbrokerage.c om Phillips Brokerage, Inc. 37-19 Broadway Astoria, NY 11103 718-545-4700 fax: 718-545-8531 Secretary Adam P. Erickson Carlstan North Hills Agency adam@carlstan.com 261-20 Hillside Avenue Floral Park, NY 11004 718-343-6450

Immediate Past President Steven Visco, PhD, AAI svisco@chedwards.net C.H. Edwards, Inc. 791 South Main Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-249-5200 fax: 516-249-5255

DIRECTORS Dean S. Aloia daloia@aloiamckinnon.com Aloia McKinnon Ins. Brokerage.

7801 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 718-836-8000 x 310 James G. Bastian jamesb@apiagents.com Advantage Partners, Inc. 37-19 Broadway Astoria, NY 11103 347-721-9839 Ronald Brunell, CIC rbrunell@bbcoverage.com B&B Coverage, Ltd. 1 East Lincoln Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11582 516-872-2300

Andrew Chong andrew@hduco.com HD Underwriting Agency Inc. 159-15 Northern Blvd Suite 102 Flushing NY 11358 718-359-2003 Theodore Garatziotis tg@narrowsins.com Narrows Insurance Agency, Inc. 9201 Fourth Ave., 7th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11209 718-745-1500 Alex Giraldo agiraldo@clubagency.com Club Agency 1051 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-873-2443

OTHER POSITIONS TriCounty IIAA Executive Director Patricia Calvert 132 Peachtree Lane Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 calvertpc@aol.com 516-621-2209 Tri-Lines Publisher Jeanne Abatelli 150 Dartmouth Drive Hicksville, NY injeanious1@optonline.net 516-681-6265 TriCounty IIAA Director of Sales Jeanne Abatelli 150 Dartmouth Drive Hicksville, NY injeanious1@optonline.net 516-681-6265

IIABNY Positions Chair of the Board Andrew Kaufman Autora, Inc. 120 Broadway Albany, NY 12204 Phone: 518-449-3180 800-962-7950

IIABNY President & CEO Richard A. Poppa, CAE, AAI dpoppa@iiabny.org IIABNY 5784 Widewaters Pkwy Dewitt, NY 13214 800-962-7950 516-568-0800 Chair Elect of the Board

James D. Sutton, CPCU, AAI, CIC jsutton@suttonins.com James F. Sutton Agency, Ltd. 143-149 Main Street East Islip, NY 11730 631-446-3165 Regional Director (L.I.) Kevin R. Crossley kcrossley@aaany.com AAA of New York Insurance Services, Inc. 1415 Kellum Place, Unit A Garden City, NY 11530 516-873-2256

Committees 2013- 2014 Communications/PR & Website: Alex Giraldo (Chair). Frank Elorza, James Bastian &

Jeanne Abatelli.

Downstate: Bob Mackoul, Frank Elorza & Ron Brunell.

Scholarship: Peter Phillips (St. John’s School of Risk Management)

Eileen Black (Dooley & Pollack).

IIABNY Liaison & Member Services: (includes ProjectCap & Trusted Choice) James

Bastian (Chair) Frank Elorza & Pat Calvert.

Legislation & InsurPac: Theo Garatziotis & Andrew Chong (Co-Chairs) & Steve Folan Meetings & Programs: Ron Brunell & Adam Erickson (Co-chairs), Steve Visco, James

Bastian, Jeanne Abatelli & Pat Calvert.

‘Boroughs’ Sub-Committee: Peter Phillips & Dean Aloia (Ch-chairs), Theo Garatziotis,

Andrew Chong &Steve Folan

Golf Outing: Bob Mackoul (Chair), Lane Rubin, David Spiro, Kevin Crossley & Jeanne

Abatelli.

NextGen Task Force: Adam Erickson (Chair), Theo Garatziotis & Alex Giraldo Sponsorship & Advertising: Jeanne Abatelli, Frank Elorza, & Steve Visco

Tri-County members are invited to join a committee of their choice. Please contact a committee member or Pat Calvert 516-621-2209 calvertpc@aol.com for details.

Advertisers Insurance Companies & Markets Clermont Specialty Managers 3 University Plaza, Suite 604 Hackensack, NJ 07601 Toll Free (800) 504-7012 Telephone (201)518-2500 Fax (201) 342-6381 www.clermonthid.com Magna Carta Companies Lou Masucci 1 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 Toll Free: 1-888-ONE PARK Phone: 212-591-9500 Fax: 212-591-9621 www.mcarta.com Morstan General Agency Inc. Al Eskanazy, Bob Birner 600 Community Drive PO Box 4500 Manhasset, NY 11030-4500 Phone: 516-488-4747 Fax: 516-437-5050 www.morstan.com New Empire Group 214 W Park Avenue Long Beach, NY 11561 Phone: 866-431-8100 Fax: 516-431-5351 www.newempiregroup.com

NIF Group Michael Orlando Nancy Williams 30 Park Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: 516-365-7440 Fax: 516-496-7356 nwilliams@nifgroup.com www.nifgroup.com Program Brokerage Corp.

Gary Shapiro, Derek Donnelly 100 Sunnyside Blvd. Woodbury, NY 11797 Phone: 516-496-1346 Fax: 516-496-1359 www.programbrokerage.com Quaker Special Risk Camille Windler 226 5th Avenue, 4th Flr. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 516 428 0716 Fax: 732-223-9072 Email: salesattkr@aol.com Brian Botwinick Eatontown, NJ Toll Free: 800-447-4180 Email: bbotwinick@qsrinsurance.com www.qsr-insurance.com VANE Excess & Surplus, Inc. Anthony Cacioppo 103 Fort Salonga Rd, Ste 4 Northport, NY 11768 Phone: 631-366-5353 Email: Anthony@VANEIns.com

Insurance Services Bank Direct Capital Finance Steven Sternberg 1122 Franklin Ave, Fl 2 Garden City NY 11530-1602 Phone: 877-226-5456 Fax: 877-226-5297 Email:ssternberg@bankdirectcap ital.com www.bankdirectcapital.com Pryor Personnel Agency Patricia Pryor Bonica 147 Old Country Road Hicksville, NY 11801 Phone: 516-935-0100 Fax: 516-931-7842 Email: ppryor1578@aol.com www.ppryor.com

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