In a major step toward modernizing Connecticut’s insurance regulations, the state House of Representatives has passed H.B.6981, a measure that eliminates an outdated procedural barrier in the surplus lines market. Spearheaded by Rep. Kerry Wood, D-29, a long-time...
S.B.1386 has officially been voted out of committee—marking a step forward in Connecticut’s efforts to address breed-based discrimination in homeowners and renters insurance. Importantly, the version of the bill that advanced includes all the technical corrections...
The PIACT held its annual Legislative Reception on March 13, 2025, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn. [CAPTION: (L-R) Rep. Kerry Wood, D-29, co-chairperson of the Insurance & Real Estate Committee, and Kelly Bettuchi, director of government affairs for The Connecticut Group LLC.]
Recently, PIACT provided written testimony on S.B.1386, which would prohibit insurance companies from using a dog’s breed as the factor in underwriting homeowners and tenants insurance policies. While PIACT does not take a formal stance on the bill, the association...
PIACT voiced opposition to S.B.1245, a proposed bill that would require insurance producers and surplus-lines brokers to provide written notice about the availability of flood insurance at the time of application for personal risk insurance. While PIACT supports...
PIACT members and staff testified before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee in strong support of H.B.6981 on Feb. 27, 2025. This legislation would remove the due-diligence requirement for placing risks in the nonadmitted insurance market when done through an unaffiliated surplus-lines broker. PIACT was represented by Treasurer Kathleen Bailey, CPIA, ACSR, CLCS; past President James Berliner, CPCU; Member Raymond Chase, CLCS; and PIACT Director of Government & Industry Affairs Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. (pictured above.)
It is fair to say that the 2024 legislative session did not go as planned for the Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee. As previously reported—due to a short legislative session and political in-fighting—the committee failed to report out any legislation in...
To increase transparency around flood risk and encourage climate resilience, Connecticut lawmakers have introduced S.B.1245—An Act Establishing a Resilient Connecticut Strategy. If passed, this bill would bring significant changes to how flood insurance is disclosed...
PIACT is kicking off this year’s District Office Visit Program. This initiative is your chance to engage directly with state legislators—advocating for the issues that matter most to professional, independent insurance agents like you. Whether conducted in-person or...
As we enter the 2025 legislative session, PIACT is sharpening its focus on advocating for reforms that will enhance efficiency, modernize outdated practices and provide better protections for insurance consumers throughout the state. Among the organization’s top...
