Association for Independent Agents | Big I CT

Week In Review: April 11, 2024

The latest legislative news. From the Official Newsletter of FOCUS Government Affairs.[+]

Big I CT Leaders Meet with Rep. Kerry Wood

Recently, Big I CT's leadership team met with Representative Kerry Wood (D, Rocky Hill) at the State Capitol to discuss our legislative issues. [+]

Big I CT Issues Guidance on Excess Lines Due Diligence Documentation

Big I CT has been advised by the CID that retail agents are permitted to exclude the name and title of the insurance company’s underwriter declining coverage from the declination forms in situations where this information is not provided by the declining company.[+]

New Haven Insurance Executive Mary B. Pursell, CPCU Named Big I Connecticut National Director

Big I Connecticut proudly announces the appointment of Mary B. Pursell, CPCU to its Board of Directors as National Director, representing Connecticut agents and brokers on the esteemed Big "I" National Board.[+]

Connecticut Lawmakers are Considering Banning Non-Compete Agreements. Big I CT Has Your Back.

Recently, the CT Legislature's Labor and Public Employes Committee introduced HB.5269, which would ban businesses from using non-compete agreements. This legislation would significantly disrupt independent agencies, and compromise their ability to protect their book of business. Big I CT testified in opposition to this bill, urging lawmakers to include an exception for independent insurance agents.[+]