ARCHIVE: 125th Anniversary Gallery
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…
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Big I New York & Connecticut Advance Industry Interests at NCOIL 2025
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…
Connecticut Insurance Department Issues Carrier Flood Disclosure Bulletin
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 Lines Flex Rating Law Extended to 2030
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…
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. …
Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents To NY DFS
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…
Do Supermarkets Need Liquor Liability Coverage?
Question from a member: “Does a grocery or supermarket selling beer need Liquor Legal Liability Coverage? In my mind, and I may be very wrong, a bar serving liquor needs…
Double-Charging a Contractor For the Same Project?
Question from a Big I Connecticut member: “I was hoping you could provide clarity for me and a client of ours. They’re a general contractor and will be taking on a…
Do Liability Insurance Policies Cover Repair Cost PLUS Diminished Value?
One question that comes in from time to time is whether a liability insurance policy (either personal, commercial general, or auto) must cover the loss in value of damaged property…
Big I in the House (and Senate) for D.C. Legislative Conference!
Capitol Hill was buzzing last week with hundreds of independent insurance agents who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference. Big I New York and Connecticut were well-represented with…
