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Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, protecting you from the elements and keeping your family safe. However, it’s often an overlooked aspect of home maintenance. With proper care and attention, you...
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December
- What Is Negligent Entrustment Liability?
- Traveling Safely With Pets
- Self-storage units
- Make sure you are the only YOU out there
- Roommates: They are not just for college anymore
- Everyone needs more than the minimums for auto insurance
- Traveling Safely With Pets
- What Is Negligent Entrustment Liability?
- What to Check Before Buying a Used Car
November
- What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for a Million-Dollar Car?
- Your Condo Lets You Avoid Many Homeownership Hassles – But You Still Need Insurance
- What To Do After an Auto Accident
- Prepare Your Home for Cold Weather
- Should I Notify My Insurance Company About a New Puppy?
- Your Trash Is a Criminal's Data Treasure
October
- No nightmares this Halloween
- Landowners, Your Vacant Land Is a Liability
- Homeowners policies: Are you covered or not?
- Preventing Electrical Fires at Home
- Driving drowsy should not be a part of your road trip
- Check Your Homeowner's Insurance Before You Become a Home-Share Host
- How to Choose the Right Smart Security Camera
- No such thing as a no-flood zone
- Preparing for a Power Outage
- Year-round protection, and advice
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March
- Industry Insights: Landscapers, Don’t Be a Buzz Kill
- How Accidents Impact Your Insurance Policy
- EPLI and Age Discrimination
- Do You Need New York State's Workers' Compensation Coverage?
- Does Your Business Need Earthquake Insurance?
- Are Your Contents in a Storage Unit Covered?
- 10 Tips to Help Prevent Identity Theft
- Can You Mulch Your Landscaping and Avoid Insect Infestations?
- What is Ransomware and How Do You Prevent It From Harming Your Business?
February
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2020
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October
- Does My Credit Score Affect My Insurance Premiums?
- Revving Up Your RV? Think Safety First!
- Are your holiday gifts covered?
- High-rise residents have unique fire precaution concerns
- Avoid COVID-19 scams
- Teach Your Kids About Insurance
- We Won't Let You Down
- It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?
- My car is totaled—now what?
September
- Your young drivers—help them play it safe
- Identity theft—who’s been in your wallet?
- Certificates of insurance
- What you need to know before you volunteer
- What to do if you’re involved in an accident
- Personal life insurance: the basics
- Insurance and the divorcing couple
- Connecticut Law Forbids Certain Certificate of Insurance Requests
- Keep everyone safe this Halloween
- Sexual Harrasment Training Required by October 1, 2020
- Tips for Power Tool Safety
- State Legislature Extends Emergency Powers
- Minimum Wage Increases
August
July
June
- Top Ten Insurance Tips for Hurricane Season
- Flood damage: is my home covered? Part 2
- Flood damage: is my home covered?
- How to keep your vehicle safe from car thieves
- Windstorm Reminder!!!
- 5 Things Homeowners Need to Know in Preparing for Flood Season
- I Just Bought a New Car. What Insurance Coverage Do I Need?
- Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Flexibility Bill
May
- How are hurricanes graded?
- What is a hurricane deductible?
- Storm damage—what’s covered?
- A household inventory—well worth the time
- FAQs on Connecticut’s grace period for insurance premium payments
- Questions that homeowners may have about their property-loss claim following a catastrophic event
- Employee or independent contractor?
- How does my auto insurance react to pothole damage?
- Crime Prevention Begins at Home
- It might be time to spring clean your insurance
- A household inventory—well worth the time
- Flooding Will Double Worldwide by 2030
- Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster
- Hurricanes and Flood....Oh My!!!
April
- The Dangers of Drunk Driving
- Windstorm Reminder
- What’s the requirement for companies to provide loss runs on request?
- What is the Appropriate Coverage A Limit for a Connecticut Condo Policy?
- US Senate Passes More Funding for CARES Act Small Business Programs
- Above Normal Hurricane Season Projected
- Coronavirus Update
- Attention Builders: New Freeboard Requirement Effective January 2021
- Connecticut Insurance Commissioner calls on insurers to adjust premiums
- When a Bicycle Hits a Car, What Insurance pays?
- ERISA and Your Business Insurance
- Why You Need Service Line Coverage
- Connecticut Launches Small Business Bridge Loans
- Important News On Insurance Premium Payments for Connecticut
- CT Governor Announces 60 Grace Period for Some Insurance Premium Payments
- Start applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan Friday, April 3
March
- FEMA Extends Grace Period for Payment of National Flood Insurance Policy Renewals due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Are You Covered?
- What is the Most Common Natural Disaster in the U.S.?
- Protect Your House When You Rent It Out To Others
- Online Term Life Quoting Tool Now Available!!!
- Connecticut Insurance Department Information Page on the Coronavirus
- Insure Your Jewelry
- Stay Insured When You Rent or Hire a Vehicle
- Coronavirus and Business Interruption
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
- Is federal flood coverage available for commercial property?
- Transportation Network Companies, like Uber and Lyft
- Top 10 contractor hiring tips for homeowners
- What to Consider When Choosing Auto Insurance
February
- Storm Damage - What's Covered?
- State of Connecticut Mandates Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Businesses
- House Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Reptitive Loss Properties
- The dangers of drunk driving
- What you should consider before changing auto insurers?
- Choosing the Correct Fire Extinguisher Classification
- 5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
- State Auto Offers Identity Theft Protection
- Credit Card Safety Measures
- What is a Reservation of Rights Letter?
January
- Governor Signs Executive Orders to Reduce Health Care Costs in Connecticut
- Hemp Will Qualify for New Crop Insurance Pilot
- Avoid a Loss: Prevent Burst Pipes While on Vacation
- Referrals Welcome!
- Super Early Spring Cleaning Ideas!
- Stay Informed
- The Safety of Independence
- Make Sure You Are The Only You Out There
- Seat Belt Laws
- The Do’s and Don’ts After A Fire
- Electric Scooters are Coming!!!
- When Roadside Assistance Isn’t Enough
- A Home's Replacement Cost
- Older Drivers
2019
December
- Connecticut Texting Laws
- Holiday Gifts and Insurance Coverage
- Winter Loss Prevention Tips
- Senate Passes Federal Funding Package with 3 Insurance Priorities
- Other Drivers and Your Car
- Is Private Flood Insurance the Right Choice for You?
- Sledding on Personal Property
- The Cold Truth About Ice Dams
- How to Protect Your Classic Car
- Flood Risk: Know Your Exposure
- Heating your home this winter
November
- If it looks too good to be true …
- Thinking about Airbnb? Consider the implications
- Should A Lawsuit Rain Down, Do You Have Your Umbrella
- When You Back Into Your Garage Door, Which Policy Pays for the Damage?
- Condo Unit Owners Additions and Alterations: What is the proper Limit of Coverage?
- We Are Here For When Life Changes
- Unpack Your Moving Concerns
- Is Road Rage Covered By Auto Insurance?
- Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist
- New Coverages to Consider When Purchasing Auto Insurance
October
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