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…
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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…
Big I CT Advocacy Leads to Common-Sense Flood Insurance Awareness Reform
Big I Connecticut’s grassroots advocacy and government relations efforts have secured a practical and agent-friendly approach to raising flood insurance awareness with consumers. Members of Big I CT successfully opposed…
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…
Can a Carrier Reject a Client-Signed LPR?
Question from an agent: “We recently had an issue with a carrier not accepting a signed lost policy release (LPR) cancellation request we sent them. My customer service representative (CSR) called…
Education, Advocacy & Fun at the Big I CT Morning at the Capitol
Big I Connecticut members attending the April 22 Morning at the Capital event were treated to a program filled with education, advocacy, and even a little bit of fun. Attendees visited with lawmakers…
Noncompete Agreement Ban is Back on the Agenda in Hartford & Big I CT Testifies in Opposition
Big I CT this week raised concerns with the Connecticut General Assembly Labor and Public Employees Committee regarding legislation that would broadly restrict the use of noncompete agreements. HB 7196 would…
