The holiday season brings joy, gatherings, and celebration — but also a blur of activities that create household risks. Fires, guest injuries, theft, and even auto accidents tend to increase this time of year. Many of these incidents result in homeowners insurance claims. This report aims to help you stay…

Drone technology has rapidly evolved from novelty to necessity as businesses discover its capabilities, and insurance is no exception. Carriers that offer homeowners insurance or business insurance are now deploying drones with excellent results, transforming the way both homes and commercial buildings are inspected. In a fraction of the time…

Many Connecticut homeowners are seeing premium increases of 10% or more on their renewal notices this fall. If you are asking why home insurance costs are rising in Connecticut, you are not alone. National economic pressures and local risk factors are changing how insurers set rates across the state. This…

Many Connecticut residents are picking a new Medicare Advantage plan for 2026. If this includes you or someone you know, please keep reading. You may have seen recent reports about the three insurance carriers with the most popular Medicare Advantage plans exiting the Connecticut market, thereby forcing people to pick a…

If you're in your 20s or 30s, life insurance probably feels like something for later — after the house, the wedding, the kids. But waiting means paying more later — sometimes much more — and missing out on modern, flexible financial planning advantages and protection you can only lock in…

You parked in an end spot at a crowded sporting event to avoid surrounding cars. Hours later, you return to find your vehicle sideswiped, with no witnesses or notes left behind. After filing a police report, you realize it's unlikely you will find the other driver. This incident raises an…

The Connecticut Insurance Department is providing a new and important risk mapping tool free to all CT residents to help make informed decisions about their insurance needs. Users can enter any Connecticut address to view maps for flood, fire, wind, air quality, and extreme heat, to receive detailed, property-specific climate-risk assessments. Climate…

Homeownership is a cherished goal that represents success, stability, and pride, but it is a long-term investment that requires regular upkeep and ongoing repairs. The costs of homeownership can lead some homeowners to postpone necessary repair work in an effort to save money. However, this short-term focus can compromise the…

The summer of 2025 earned its nickname as the "summer of flooding" for good reason. Record-breaking rainfall, flash floods, and storm surge devastated communities from coast to coast. Now, as La Niña conditions develop, meteorologists warn that irregular weather patterns will continue disrupting regular precipitation cycles well into 2026. Businesses…