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.

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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Agency Compensation 360

Catalyit’s State of Tech Report

See how independent agencies are using technology and where the gap between average and high-performing agencies continues to grow.
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ACSR & AINS Designations with The Institutes

Show your industry know-how by earning and maintaining a designation with The Institutes®, offering courses designed to fit into an adult learner’s schedule and build foundational, technical, and leadership skills to stay ahead of evolving trends in risk management and insurance.
Agency Compensation 360

Demystify AI with Agency AI Labs

Agency AI Labs is a free, live, and on-demand learning program from ACT (Agents Council for Technology) designed to meet independent agency staff where they are. No tech background required. No vendor pitch. Just practical, role-specific AI education built by and for the independent agent channel.

Don’t miss out–access Phase 1’s five-part webinar series on demand to uncover the foundation of AI. Look out for Phase 2’s Growth and Operations series coming soon!
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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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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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Market Access: Insurance for Your Agency & Clients

We make it easy to protect your investment and ability to serve customers with E&O, EPLI, and Cyber. Plus, we provide THE BEST customer service to support you. Need markets for customers? Our programs can write what you need.
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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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Featured Event

Golf Tournament

Another year, another Big I CT Golf Tournament! It’s going to be a great day of golf and socializing as we hit the course at Tunxis Country Club on August 6.

Foursomes are still available–reserve your spot before it’s too late!

More great ways to connect:

Upcoming Webinars & Training

Recognizing Fraudulent Claims and the Insureds Who File Them

WEBINAR | JULY 16 | 3 CE
Despite escalating punishments for offenders, claims fraud remains prevalent. Books of business managed by even the most exceptional insurance pros–people who wouldn’t break a rule under any circumstance–are not immune to insureds who, for whatever reason, choose to be dishonest. 

Instructor Kym Martell works with insurance companies and agencies to train personnel on how to identify fraudulent activity. Through an abundance of examples and case studies, attendees of this course will learn best practices on dealing with fraudulent prospects, insureds, and claims.

Retirement Healthcare Solutions: Medicare & Others

WEBINAR | JULY 16 | 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!

CGL Endorsements That Will Break Your Policy

WEBINAR | JULY 21 | 2 CE
This course will familiarize the participants with some of the endorsements that can severely restrict coverage under the Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy. We will review several ISO endorsements and see examples of non-standard endorsements often used by insurers. In each case, we will discuss the effect of the endorsement on the coverage the CGL policy would otherwise have afforded.

Mastering D&O, EPL and Other Executive Liability Policies

WEBINAR | JULY 21 | 3 CE
This program explores the importance of protecting executives as they operate at home and around the world. Some of the policies to be reviewed include Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability, and Kidnap & Ransom protection. We will discuss many of the significant terms and conditions that trigger coverage and/or prevent coverage from meeting the expectations of the insured. Insurance pros who take this program will be better positioned to assist commercial insureds in protecting their most impactful people.

Catalyit Live: Obsess Over 1 Number– The Cost Per Transaction

WEBINAR | JULY 21 | FREE for members
Most agencies have tried at least one AI tool. Far fewer have made it actually stick. This session goes beyond the hype to show what it looks like when agencies move from experimentation to embedding AI into how their teams operate every single day, with real stories from agency leaders who are already doing it.

Outmarket’s Marrissa DeLuca and CRO Alpesh Patel will share a practical framework for assessing your agency’s AI maturity and a clear path for moving forward, wherever you’re starting from.

E&O Loss Control Seminar

WEBINAR | AUGUST 14 | More dates available!
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!

This year’s seminar covers producer liability, E&O policy coverage, documentation practices, cancellation and timing risks, and real-world compliance challenges for agents.

CT P&C Pre-Licensing Course

WEBINAR SERIES | STARTS SEPT 14
Become licensed in Connecticut with our flexible Property & Casualty pre-licensing program, combining the convenience of home study with classroom discussion. Designed specifically to prepare students for the licensing exam, the course covers core P&C concepts, commercial lines, and Connecticut insurance law with a first-time pass rate of over 90%.

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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Unlock the benefits of membership.

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.

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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