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Latest Post: June 9, 2025

Lawsuits on the Rise: What You Need To Know About Dog Bite Liability

No one wants to believe their dog could hurt someone. For most pet owners, dogs are family — trusted companions, not threats. But even the gentlest dog can act unpredictably under stress, fear, or excitement. Unfortunately, a bite or injury, while emotionally distressing in itself, can escalate into a lawsuit,...

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March 14, 2019 Why You Should Consider An Annuity

What is an annuity? An annuity is an investment contract between a person and an insurance company that allows for the deposit of money that is managed by the company for the benefit of the investor. In return, the insurer makes payments to the investor over a period of time…

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February 12, 2019 Freezing Your Credit and How It Affects Your Insurance

This New England weather isn’t the only thing freezing these days. You may have heard an increasing amount of chatter around “freezing” your credit. We will outline below what this means, why you might consider it, and how it can impact your insurance. What is a Credit Freeze? A credit…

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December 21, 2018 Protecting Your Packages and Presents This Holiday Season

Tis’ the season of giving and receiving and that means many presents both to and from loved ones. From purchasing your gifts to exchanging them, there are steps you should take along the way to ensure your valuables are protected. Porch Pirates’ and Protecting Your Packages Porch Pirates’ has become…

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November 05, 2018 “Golf for Good Causes” Raises $36,000 for Local Charities

This year's annual "Golf for Good Causes" raised $36,000 for for five local charities; Susan B. Anthony Project, FISH of Northwestern Connecticut, McCall Center for Behavioral Health (an alcohol and opioid recovery center), The Community Kitchen of Torrington, and the Open Door of Winsted. This brings our 18 year total…

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October 24, 2018 Protect Your Home from Halloween Mishaps

It’s that time of year. Leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and kids are gearing up for their favorite candy filled holiday. While Halloween is a treat for the kids, don't forget to protect yourself and your home from more than just ghouls and goblins. With fire lit decorations…

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October 24, 2018 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Tim Moran

Employee Feature: Tim Moran & The Importance of Having a Claim's Specialist Tim joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 2002 and is the Manager of our Claim Department. He was previously employed for 5 years with Berkley Administrators and spent 20 years with The Hartford Insurance Company. His experience in…

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October 12, 2018 Medicare Open Enrollment

It's that time of year again. Have you talked to an agent about your plan? Every year, Medicare has an open enrollment period for all Medicare members. The Medicare enrollment period opens October 15 and runs through December 7. During this time members are able to select a plan from…

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September 11, 2018 Life Insurance Awareness Month – How Aware Are You?

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and Brooks, Todd & McNeil wants to ensure that you and your family are fully protected. Read the five questions below and if you answer yes to at least one read on to find out why you may need additional coverage. Does your primary…

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September 05, 2018 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Bob Cintron

Employee Feature: Bob Cintron & How to Prepare for a Worker’s Compensation Audit Bob Cintron joined Team Brooks, Todd & McNeil in January 2012 and has over 30 years of experience in insurance and risk management, which includes loss control, national account underwriting and various leadership roles. Bob is the…

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