Catastrophic Weather

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…

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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…

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State Launches New Tool For Assessing Climate Risk

Connecticut residents and businesses can estimate their threats from natural disasters using a tool unveiled by the state government today. Gov. Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais announced the…

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NFIP Due To Lapse Sept. 30

It’s late September, bringing with it familiar signs of autumn … You may be one of those people who believe in October baseball, the ritual of Linus awaiting the arrival of the…

Cars and buses scattered along a street during a flash flood.

Is Your Property Prepared for Extreme Weather?

Brought to you by our friends at Arbella Insurance. ​ Weather resilience strategies can help you mitigate the impacts of damage to your property.​ Climate change has increased the likelihood…

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Big I CT Op-Ed Stresses Importance of Flood Insurance

As Connecticut remembers the devastation and lives lost to tragic flooding one year ago this week, Big I Connecticut Board Chair Danielle Brown continued her efforts to encourage families and…

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