Watch Out For ‘Vishing’ Attacks
”Vishing” attacks – phishing attacks carried out using voice rather than text – are on the rise. Insurance regulators are growing concerned. Last Friday the New York State Department of Financial…
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What Is This ‘ID Administrator’ Email from DFS?
If you write business in New York, you may have received an email from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) informing you that you have been selected…
The New Leaders of Insurance Are Women — and They’re Done Treating Menopause as a Taboo
Women are the backbone of the insurance industry, making up roughly 60% of the workforce and carrying institutional knowledge that keeps agencies and companies thriving. Yet too often, when women encounter life…
Have Tariffs Left Your Clients Underinsured?
Nicholas M. Insua and Richard P. Lewis, partners at law firm Reed Smith, LLP, raise an interesting point in a post published last month: “The bigger issues related to how tariffs…
Stay Connected: Join the Monthly Government Affairs Call
As an independent insurance agent, it’s important to stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments that affect your business – both in Hartford and in Washington, D.C. That’s why we host…
Connecticut Members Help Federal InsurPac Achieve Big Success in 2025!
The 2025 InsurPac fundraising campaign has officially closed, and we are thrilled to report a record-setting year! Nationwide, InsurPac raised $1,303,715.93, marking the second-highest fundraising total ever and an increase…
To Tell or Not To Tell an Insurer About a Young Driver
Question from a member: The age-old question… client adds a third car… child just got licensed… Answer: I’ll answer the questions in order. Obligated to add the child. Since the insurer is…
Big I CT Meets With Insurance Dept. On Climate Risk Tool
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) last week gave Big I Connecticut a demonstration of its new consumer Climate Risk Mapping Tool. Big I CT board members and staff took part in the presentation. The…
How to Spot and Avoid Roofing Contractor Scams
Brought to you by our friends at Arbella Insurance. Picture this You’re relaxing at home when someone calls you or knocks on your door. They claim they’re from a roofing company…
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais Announces Retirement
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais today announced his resignation from the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID). The Governor has nominated Josh Hershman as his successor. Hershman currently serves as CEO of…
