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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…
Big I CT Commits to Flood Insurance Awareness, But Opposes New Mandate
Flood insurance awareness campaign, yes! Mandated signatures declining flood insurance, no! That was the message Big I CT delivered to the Connecticut General Assembly Environment Committee during testimony on two bills that…
My Client’s Mortgage Lender Wants a Copy of the Replacement Cost Estimator
Question from a Big I CT member: We have been receiving requests from the banks to provide a replacement cost estimator to them for re-finance and new loans. Are you aware of…
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…
Sharing Recipes: A Culinary Bridge Between Generations
Food has a way of connecting us across time and space. Dust off an old recipe card from a loved one and bring it back to life in your kitchen.…
What to Expect When You Get a Fair Market Valuation
Whether or not a sale is on the horizon, knowing the financial health and value of your agency is vital for every agency owner. For many, the current M&A environment…
EMC Loss Control Resources Can Help Your Customers Improve Manufacturing Safety
By: Scott Peterson, EMC Insurance East Region Loss Control Manager When it comes to workplace loss control, there are many techniques your manufacturing customers can do to make sure they…
