Supporting Connecticut Independent Insurance Agents

You built your agency to serve clients your way— we’re here to help you grow and protect it with the right tools, connections, and knowledge.

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You work hard & deserve support. let us help.

Tell us what you need, and we can help you get there. Here are some quick links to guide you in the right direction.

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NEW Commercial Lines Market with The Hanover

IMS is helping you unlock more commercial lines markets with The Hanover to protect your customers where it matters most. With the flexible, account-focused solutions and distinctive capabilities, you can offer your clients tailored coverage on an admitted basis.
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Agency Tech Guidance

Members have FREE full access to Catalyit. You’ll find tools to help you discover, select, implement, and maximize the right tech for your agency. Take the tech assessment, learn the latest insights, and more.
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In-House Education

We’ll bring the training to your office. Pick the date and topic that fits your agency’s goals, whether it’s skill-building, CE credit, or earning designations.
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Agency Comp 360

The first comprehensive, multi-state survey designed to give independent agencies a clear view into compensation, benefits, and outsourcing across the industry. You can get the insights!
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Featured Event

CONNECT 2026

The premier event for Connecticut’s independent agents is headed back to Bristol Event Center on November 11, 2026!

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Upcoming Webinars & Training

Ethics in Insurance – Protecting the Client and the Agency

WEBINAR | MAY 7 | 3 CE
This webinar explores ethical decision-making in insurance and the responsibilities producers have to clients, carriers, and third parties. Through real-world dilemmas and discussions, participants will examine the ethical and E&O implications behind everyday agency decisions.

Retirement Healthcare Solutions – Medicare & Others

WEBINAR | MAY 12 | 3 CE
Join veteran insurance educator Chris Amrhein as he shares his own adventures with Medicare and other healthcare solutions for seniors. He’ll discuss eligibility, enrollment, changes, costs, benefits, limitations, and just about everything else. Whether the information is for the benefit of your clients, your family, and/or yourself, you’ll be ready!

Insuring Small Vehicles and Watercraft

WEBINAR | MAY 13
In this program, insurance pros will learn about several common exposures stemming from the use of small vehicles for recreational purposes, as well as watercraft.

Dawn of New Age or End of the World Emerging Risks

WEBINAR | MAY 14 | 3 CE
Incomprehensible technological advancements, regulatory changes, and other factors are fueling new, rapidly evolving risks for agents and insureds to address. Insurance pros who attend this course will better understand risks presented by electric vehicles, alternative energy systems, artificial intelligence, supply chain issues, parametric insurance, virtual currencies, pollutants, and many other issues.

CGL Endorsements That Will Break Your Policy

WEWEBINAR | MAY 14 | 2 CE
This webinar examines endorsements that can significantly limit coverage under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy. Participants will review both ISO and non-standard endorsements to better understand how these changes can impact coverage and create unexpected gaps.

E&O Seminar

WEBINAR | MAY 14 | 3 CE
Join us for this jam-packed seminar where our E&O gurus, Brian Bixby and Howard Kronberg, offer decades of knowledge to leave you with the best practices to stay out of hot water. Earn 3 CE credits and a potential premium credit too!

Leadership Academy

ONLINE PROGRAM | Fall sessions begin September 16
Are you looking to level up in your career? Do you know someone in your agency with untapped potential? Take that next step with Leadership Academy. Our highly regarded program and instructors change lives and help you unlock your leadership potential.

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Get the supportive guidance, practical resources, and strong advocacy your agency needs to grow, compete, and thrive—backed by a community that’s with you every step of the way.

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Education that evolves with the industry

Stay current with discounted CE courses, licensing prep, and timely training on emerging issues.

Access to Helpful Insights

Get answers fast with technical support, E&O guidance, and compliance tools you can rely on.

Coverage Backed by Experience

Gain a trusted insurance partner with vast E&O knowledge, responsive service, and access to both admitted and non-admitted markets.

Tools to Grow & Compete

Tap into hiring help, market access, and free Catalyit membership to strengthen operations.

Marketing Support That Gets Results

Use professionally designed materials and get reimbursed for promoting your agency.

Collaborative, Statewide Network

Connect with other agents, local leaders, and peers who genuinely want to help you succeed.

Thank You to Our Diamond Partners in Progress.

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 We believe independent insurance agents serve customers best with trusted advice and options to protect what matters most.

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