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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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May 22, 2018 Brooks, Todd & McNeil supports local artists and other nonprofit endeavors.

Nutmeg Nuggets: ‘Oldest insurance agency’ supports arts in Torrington By Jack Sheedy Published 10:06 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Photo: Photo by Jack Sheedy Courtesy of The Register Citizen TORRINGTON - Stephen G. Todd, president and CEO of Brooks, Todd & McNeil insurance agency, believes the agency has a responsibility…

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May 01, 2018 Distracted Driving is Driving Up Insurance Costs

The rise in distracted driving related accidents has driven up the cost of auto insurance premiums. Distracted driving is now a leading cause of auto accidents nationwide. This means that other drivers who are failing to pay attention while behind the wheel may be costing you money. It may come…

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March 09, 2018 Welcome Lou Servin to Brooks, Todd & McNeil!

Brooks, Todd & McNeil is pleased to welcome Lou Servin to our team! Lou has 15 years of experience advising clients on how to best protect personal assets. Are you a current or past client of Lou’s? Be sure to contact him at Brooks, Todd & McNeil for a customized…

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February 03, 2018 Employee Feature: Todd Euliano

Employee Feature: Todd Euliano & the Importance of Building Client Relationships Todd joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 1991 during his freshman year of high school. Starting as a part time assistant to the Sales Manager, Todd was hired full time as a Producer after college.  He has over 25…

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November 08, 2017 Annual Golf Tournament Raises $34,600 for Local Charities

(Litchfield, CT) – On September 11, 2017 Brooks, Todd & McNeil, Litchfield Bancorp and Northwest Community Bank jointly sponsored the 17th Annual BLN Charity Golf Tournament to benefit four local charities in Litchfield County. A total of $34,600 was raised for The Susan B. Anthony Project, FISH/Friends in Service to…

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October 18, 2017 FTC report on the Equifax security breach

If you were among the 143 million affected by the Equifax security breach follow the Federal Trade Commission's step by step instructions in the following report to find out if your data was compromised and how to protect yourself. Visit this website to learn more.

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October 06, 2017 Equifax to Offer Free Identity Theft Protection and Credit File Monitoring

Equifax to offer free identity theft protection and credit file monitoring to all U.S. consumers after cybersecurity incident involving consumer information. Click here for more information.

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October 05, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Brian Peters

Employee Feature: Brian Peters & the Importance of Cyber Liability for Businesses Brian joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 2010 after four years working for The Hartford and is a Producer on our Commercial Lines Team. He began working in the insurance sector when a friend introduced him to the…

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September 21, 2017 How Are My Auto Insurance Rates Determined?

There are multiple factors that insurance companies consider when determining your risk level and therefore your insurance rates. Some of these factors are more commonly known while others may surprise you. For your auto insurance, we have identified the following commonly used factors used by insurers when determining your rates…

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