InsurPAC 101: Why Your Investment Matters
Why does InsurPac matter to independent agents? Hear from Immediate Past Chair Danielle Brown on why supporting InsurPac is an important investment in the future of the independent agency system.…
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Big I CT’s Lounsbury Calls For ‘TPLF’ Regulation
Connecticut lawmakers should require litigants to disclose in court when they are using third-party litigation funding (TPLF) arrangements, Big I Connecticut argued in a recent newspaper editorial. Association President Lisa…
Big I Connecticut Advocacy Fuels Successful Legislative Session!
The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 legislative session ended just before midnight on June 4 after passing the state’s two-year spending plan. Big I Connecticut was highly visible throughout the session,…
Connecticut Diligent Effort Reform Signed into Law
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 The new law eliminates Connecticut’s outdated “diligent effort” requirement, which…
Progress for Independent Agents as 2026 Session of the General Assembly Concludes
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…
Diligent Effort Repeal Heads to Governor Lamont’s Desk
Legislation to eliminate Connecticut’s outdated “diligent effort” requirement is now headed to Gov.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 Leading at a Critical Moment in Washington, D.C.
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 CT Presses Legislation To Protect Consumers, Reform Legal System
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,…
Big I CT Congratulates Josh Hershman on Confirmation as Insurance Commissioner
Big I Connecticut today extended congratulations to Josh Hershman on his confirmation as state Insurance Commissioner. The Connecticut State Senate confirmed his nomination on April 8. He has served as…
Commissioner Hershman Joins Big I Connecticut for Capitol Roundtable Discussions
Big I Connecticut hosted its annual Morning at the Capitol in Hartford this week, highlighted by a 60-minute meeting with new Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Josh Hershman. The event was…
