Big I CT Op-Ed Stresses Importance of Flood Insurance
As Connecticut remembers the devastation and lives lost to tragic flooding one year ago this week, Big I Connecticut Board Chair Danielle Brown continued her efforts to encourage families and…
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Big I CT Chair of the Board Danielle Brown Featured on Fox61 Special: Naugatuck Valley Flood – One Year Later
One year ago, the Naugatuck Valley was devastated when over a foot of rain fell within hours, causing widespread destruction and, tragically, the loss of life. This week, Fox61 aired…
Gov. Lamont Signs Bill Modernizing Diligent Effort Requirement
With Governor Lamont’s signature of HB6981, effective October 1, 2025 the diligent effort requirement for placing surplus lines coverage with unaffiliated wholesale surplus lines brokers will no longer be required. …
State Enacts Law To Ward Off Huge Workers’ Comp Rate Increases
A bill to prevent a massive increase in workers’ compensation insurance rates quickly became law this week. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the measure on Monday and Gov. Ned Lamont…
Gov. Lamont Proposes Agent Flood Insurance Disclosure Mandate
As anticipated, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont this week proposed legislation mandating that insurance agents and brokers obtain written acknowledgement from certain insurance applicants regarding the availability of flood insurance and whether the…
Big I CT Talks To State Lawmakers About Flood Insurance
Everyone needs flood insurance, but not enough people buy it, Big I Connecticut told state lawmakers yesterday. The remarks came at an informational forum held at a joint meeting of…
Max Workers’ Comp Payroll For Executive Officers Revised
The maximum payrolls used for calculating workers’ compensation insurance premiums for principals of employers are set to increase in 2025. The Workers’ Compensation insurance loss cost filing, recently approved by the Connecticut Department of…
Insurance Department Issues Instructions for Carriers, Producers Regarding Rainstorm Claims
The Connecticut Insurance Department today announced requirements for insurance carriers, adjusters, producers and others for handling claims resulting from the severe rainstorm that occurred last weekend. As a result of the unusually…
