The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York recognized six insurance companies as outstanding partners this year.
See more: awards, Chubb, Dryden Mutual Insurance Co., IIABNY, independent agents, Kemper, Midstate Mutual, Peerless Insurance Co., Safeco
As a direct result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – also known as ObamaCare – health insurance agent and broker commissions have been slashed by as much as 50%. Agencies have been forced to lay off employees, limit products and services, shift to other lines, and have seen significant drops in compensation.

