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June 25, 2026
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Insurance Department Issues Instructions for Carriers, Producers Regarding Rainstorm Claims

August 22, 2024

The Connecticut Insurance Department today announced requirements for insurance carriers, adjusters, producers and others for handling claims resulting from the severe rainstorm that occurred last weekend. As a result of the unusually…

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Big I Connecticut Advocacy Fuels Successful Legislative Session!

Connecticut Diligent Effort Reform Signed into Law

Progress for Independent Agents as 2026 Session of the General Assembly Concludes

The Latest Headlines

Fast Doesn’t Mean Careless: How AI Can Improve the Insurance Claims Experience

Your Commercial Tenant Clients May Have a Coverage Gap & What To Do About It

Why So Many AI Initiatives Are Failing (And What It Means for Insurance)

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Insurance Department Issues Instructions for Carriers, Producers Regarding Rainstorm Claims

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