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Latest Post: October 15, 2025

Life Insurance Isn’t Just for Parents: Why Millennials and Gen Z Should Rethink Coverage

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...

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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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September 20, 2017 Business Owners Hurricane Safety Checklist

Stay in the know by reading through this business-owners-hurricane-safety-checklist for business owners.

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September 07, 2017 Significant Other Homeowners Insurance

Recently engaged and living together? This is a very exciting time for couples, but also a time of much planning and preparation for your life together. While your ‘to do’ list is likely long, make sure evaluating your insurance needs are high on that list. Reviewing a homeowners policy will…

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August 08, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Patty Tedesco

Employee Feature: Patty Tedesco & How She is Helping Businesses with Uninsured Subcontractors Patty joined Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 2002 and is an integral part of our Commercial Lines Service Team. She has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Patty is actively involved in helping our…

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June 21, 2017 EMPLOYEE FEATURE: Blair Dupont

Blair is part of our Commercial Lines Sales Team and assists businesses of varying size and type with all their insurance needs. Blair started working with Brooks, Todd & McNeil in 1981 and was the Agency’s first true sales person. His father owned an insurance agency and Blair followed in…

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May 30, 2017 Brooks, Todd & McNeil Appointed to The Hanover’s President’s Club For the Fourth Consecutive Year

Brooks, Todd & McNeil recently was appointed to The Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club, an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the country. Agencies named to the company’s President’s Club are recognized for delivering outstanding value to their customers through insurance expertise and responsive service. Brooks, Todd &…

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May 03, 2017 Time To Spring Clean Your Insurance Policies

Spring is finally here! It is that time of year when families are cleaning out their closets, cupboards and scrubbing their homes. It is also a good time to spring clean your insurance policies. If you have not checked your coverage in a while, this is a good time to…

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March 13, 2017 Employee Feature: Keena Monsam

Keena has been working with Brooks, Todd & McNeil since 2004, after she met two BT&M employees in a kickboxing class who introduced her to the company. Keena is a Personal Lines Trainer & Client Service Executive and has an Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation. Keena is an active member…

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January 17, 2017 A Flurry of Worry in the Winter Months: How to Protect Your New England Property and Family

If you grew up in New England, or have spent substantial time in this quadrant of the United States, than you are no stranger to our long and arduous winter months. This kind of living requires a certain level of cold weather preparation to keep you and your property safe.…

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Contact our experienced independent insurance agents for quotes on all your personal insurance needs. Our agents will help find you the best coverage, prices and protection for you and your loved ones. We are conveniently located in the Connecticut towns of Torrington, South Windsor, Enfield and the South Carolina towns of Spartanburg and Mullins.

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