A major legislative priority for Big I Connecticut has officially become law following Governor Ned Lamont’s signature on HB 5373. The new law eliminates Connecticut’s outdated “diligent effort” requirement, which…
There was a recurring theme throughout the Breaking Barriers fireside chat at the 2026 Connecticut Women in Insurance Summit: leadership for women often comes with a different set of expectations.…
Most workplace conflict isn’t actually about the conflict itself. It’s about what happens after. The resentment that lingers after a difficult conversation. The frustration that quietly builds after feeling dismissed.…
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) recently announced a new set of Health Care Cost Estimator Tools designed to help consumers better understand what they may pay out of pocket for…
Free for Big I Members & ACT Partners Agency AI Labs is a free, live, and on-demand learning program from ACT — the Agents Council for Technology — designed to…
By Lisa Lounsbury, President & CEO One of the things I value most about our industry is that, at its core, insurance is about service. Every day, we show up…
The Connecticut General Assembly brought the 2026 session to a close at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday evening. During the “short session,” which occurs in even-numbered years, Big I Connecticut was vocal…
Legislation to eliminate Connecticut’s outdated “diligent effort” requirement is now headed to Gov. Ned Lamont following final passage in the State Senate. The bill, HB 5373, previously cleared the House and represents a significant…
Big I Connecticut recently returned from the Big “I” National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., where members met with every office in the Connecticut congressional delegation to share and discuss…
Big I Connecticut this week stepped up efforts to enact stronger consumer protections regarding home repairs after a loss. Assistant Vice-President of Government Relations Travis Wattie wrote to legislative leaders,…
