Collaborating Associations
Working Together to Strengthen the Independent Agency Community
This year, we’re proud to collaborate with several fellow insurance associations to expand access and engagement at MetroRAP. Through these partnerships, we’re bringing more professionals together to share insights, build relationships, and advance our industry.
We’re grateful to join with these associations in support of a stronger, more connected insurance community:
Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater NY (CIBGNY)
www.cibgnyinc.com
The Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York, Inc. (CIBGNY) is a leading professional trade
association representing independent brokers in the major metropolitan region of New York State.
CIBGNY members come from all New York City Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester & Rockland Counties.
CIBGNY provides a significant and proactive advocacy voice for the interests and concerns of its
members and their clients. It also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas through both
professional education and professional networking.
Federation of NY Insurance Professionals Inc. (FNYIP)
www.fnyip.com
Federation of New York Insurance Professionals is a state-wide professional organization that
provides our members with skills and experiences that will help them to progress in the risk and
insurance fields. Through our educational, networking and philanthropic activities, we strive to
enhance the image of the professional insurance person.
Insurance Brokers Association of NY (IBANY)
www.ibany.org
The Insurance Brokers’ Association of the State of New York (IBANY) represents the interests of the
New York Metro insurance marketplace. As an organization, IBANY is committed to fostering inclusion,
working toward structural change within our industry, and creating more equitable access to
opportunities.
Insurance Professionals Association of Long Island (IPALI)
ipali.square.site
IPALI members represent a well-rounded segment of insurance professionals in the Long Island region.
Meetings offer opportunities to share ideas, make new friends and establish business contacts. A
variety of workshops and seminars are held throughout the year affording all members education in
the different phases of the insurance field. We also strive to give back to our community through
our fundraising and charity events.
Korean American Insurance and Finance Association (KAIFA)
www.kaifaus.org
The Korean American Insurance & Financial Association (KAIFA) provides its members with a supportive
and warm community for Korean and American insurance workers and businesses. KAIFA is dedicated to
promoting diversity and inclusion, bridging cultural gaps between Korean American communities,
offering community support, and advancing ethical practices and integrity in services.
Latin Agents & Brokers Association (LABA)
www.golaba.org
As a Hispanic Insurance Association, LABA is committed to empowering agents and brokers who serve
the ethnically diverse communities of the Northeast. We work to expand access to services and
products that provide financial protection for the growing Latin American insurance-buying
community.
National African American Insurance Association New York Tri-State (NAAIA)
www.naaianewyork.org
The National African American Insurance Association New York Chapter is an organization of talented
professionals in New York, connecting the insurance industry to a talent pipeline of diverse and
business centric individuals.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
www.naifa.org
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is the leading professional association
for financial service professionals across the United States, representing advisors in every state
and congressional district who are committed to ethical practice, advocacy, professional
development, and promoting financial security for all Americans.
Professional Insurance Wholesalers Association (PIWA)
www.piwa.org
PIWA is a professional association representing insurance wholesalers who serve retail insurance
producers with specialty and excess-and-surplus lines markets in the Northeast. PIWA provides
legislative and regulatory advocacy, networking opportunities, industry outreach, and more.