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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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June 14, 2019 Concerned About Having Enough Money to Retire? New Legislation May Help!

Talk with an agent to understand how changes may impact your future and why you should consider an annuity in your financial planning The SECURE Act Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives was recently passed to address the lack of retirement savings among the U.S. workforce targeting needs such…

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May 14, 2019 Award Winning Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance Agency Recognized Again by The Hanover’s President Club

Hanover-Award-2019 Brooks, Todd & McNeil recently was selected for The 2019 Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club, an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the country. The Hanover’s President’s Club agencies are recognized for delivering outstanding value to their customers through their insurance expertise and responsive service. The Hanover…

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April 25, 2019 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is raising awareness about the dangers of texting while driving and is now in its fifth year of the ‘U Drive. U Text. U Pay.’ enforcement campaign. What does this mean for drivers? Like any time of year, put…

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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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