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…
There are many things that may keep a property owner up at night, from a difficult tenant to a breakdown of essential equipment. Lately, though, their main concern might center…
The Connecticut Insurance Department Severe Weather Mitigation & Resiliency Advisory Council issued its final report this week with recommendations to mitigate the impact of more frequent and severe weather on homeowners, small…
The 125th Anniversary Gallery at CONNECT was a moving celebration of Big I Connecticut’s extraordinary legacy. For 125 years, we have championed the independent agency system, and this exhibit brought our…
Many of the insurance industry’s leading advocates—including Big I New York, Big I Connecticut, and the national Big “I”—joined key state legislators in Chicago last week for the National Council of Insurance…
The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has issued Bulletin PC-93-25, which instructs carriers, pursuant to Public Act No. 25-33, to include a flood insurance policy disclosure notice in homeowners and renters policies. …
Personal insurance carriers’ ability to take some rating actions without regulator approval will continue for at least another five years, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) announced yesterday. The department made the announcement…
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. …
It is always possible that your agency – or one of the third-party service providers (TPSPs) the agency works with – will be victimized by cyber criminals. If that happens…
Question from a Big I New York member: “Does a grocery or supermarket selling beer need Liquor Legal Liability Coverage? In my mind, and I may be very wrong, a…
