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Latest Post: April 2, 2025

The Cost of Nonpayment: How Lapsed Insurance Hurts Your Business

The envelope remains unopened on your desk — this is your third notification. Last month's business insurance payment didn't go out. Production costs were high, and something had to give. You figured you'd catch up next week. But time keeps passing by. Most insurers offer a short grace period —...

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May 05, 2020 Free Weekly Online Credit Reports

As a response to COVID-19 scams, all three credit reporting agencies are now offering free weekly online reports through April 2021. Here are the steps: 1. Visit https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action 2. Click on “Request your free credit reports.” 3. Fill out a form to verify your identity. 4. Pick the reports you…

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April 07, 2020 Anthem is covering members for COVID-19 treatment.

Anthem COVID-19 FAQs Read information and details about what Anthem is currently covering.

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January 21, 2020 From One Special Needs Parent to Another: Get Life Insurance

Written by Jennifer Sullivan, Mother and Autism Advocate My husband and I sat watching our son line up his toys, his frustration growing every time they fell over and were not perfectly straight. We were discussing the future for our little boy and what Autism might look like 5, 10,…

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October 03, 2019 “Golf for Good Causes” raised $35,500 for five local charities.

This year’s annual “Golf for Good Causes” raised $35,500 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 19 year total…

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October 03, 2019 Employee Feature: Chuck Cadario

Employee Feature: Chuck Cadario & Helping Businesses Thrive and Survive Chuck has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry with various insurance companies and independent agencies. He holds both the ARM (Associate in Risk Management) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designations and is responsible for Commercial Lines new…

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August 01, 2019 Are You Prepared for When the Next Big Storm Strikes?

In the midst of hurricane season with category storms making headlines it is a common time to stop and ask yourself “Is my home protected if a hurricane strikes?” Hurricanes bring several challenges for a homeowner, condo owner or renter and it is important to know ahead of time whether…

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July 03, 2019 Utica National Insurance Group Issues New Stance on Distracted Driving Violations

Notice: In accordance with the State of Connecticut’s views, Utica will also consider violations for distracted driving (using a cell phone while driving) the same as drivers with DUI (driving under the influence) violations. Any driver with distracted driving violations will have to be excluded from the Utica Collision Auto…

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