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Conn.: NCCI 2022 WC loss cost decrease of 14.1% approved

Conn.: NCCI 2022 WC loss cost decrease of 14.1% approved

by Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC | Dec 20, 2021 | Technical

The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 14.1% decrease. The CID also approved an overall assigned risk rate decrease of 8.2%....

Conn.: New punitive damages safeguard: Are you protected?

Conn.: New punitive damages safeguard: Are you protected?

by Katherine “Kat” Slye-Hernandez, Ph.D. | Dec 9, 2021 | Advocacy

In July, Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 21-119—which went into effect in Oct. 1, 2021, and protects Connecticut businesses in all industries from punitive damages if there is a cyber-breach that leads to the unauthorized access of personal or restricted...

Connecticut Republicans have a banner Election Day

Connecticut Republicans have a banner Election Day

by James Woulfe, Esq. | Nov 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Featured

The results are in from the municipal elections on Nov. 2—and the GOP held or flipped several key municipal seats, including the following: Danbury: Dean Esposito (R) defeated Roberto Alves (D) in a mayor’s race that was incredibly important to the GOP—the seat had...

Loss control plus insurance coverage for employment-related practices

Loss control plus insurance coverage for employment-related practices

by Bettye Hutchison | Nov 2, 2021 | Education, Featured

Today, employers must have effective loss controls in place before they purchase employment practices liability insurance. And yet, the current hardening of the market for such coverage shows us that rates and retentions are increasing after years of struggles....

Conn.: State Legislature extends Lamont’s emergency powers, sports betting begins and health insurance rates are increased

Conn.: State Legislature extends Lamont’s emergency powers, sports betting begins and health insurance rates are increased

by James Woulfe, Esq. | Oct 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Featured

Special session to extend Gov. Lamont’s emergency powers. The Connecticut General Assembly met over the course of two days in late September for a special session to approve an extension of Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers. The extension—which was approved by...

Connecticut’s sexual harassment prevention requirements

Connecticut’s sexual harassment prevention requirements

by Clare Irvine, Esq. | Sep 23, 2021 | Advocacy

Every employer in Connecticut is required to take several steps to reduce workplace sexual harassment. However, employers with fewer than three employees are not required to comply with the full legislation. Requirements Employers with three or more employees are...

Conn.: Six candidates step forward for secretary of the state position

Conn.: Six candidates step forward for secretary of the state position

by James Woulfe, Esq. | Sep 7, 2021 | Advocacy, Featured

Early this summer, Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced that she would not be running for reelection in 2022. The announcement set off a flurry of speculation about who would throw their hat into the ring to potentially succeed her. Now, as...

As the summer winds down, Connecticut prepares for cannabis sales and upcoming elections

As the summer winds down, Connecticut prepares for cannabis sales and upcoming elections

by James Woulfe, Esq. | Aug 9, 2021 | Advocacy

Typically, August is a sleepy month in the Northeast. Many people are taking vacations or time off, hitting the golf course, and—generally—taking advantage of the weather as summer winds down. Seemingly, this year is no different, especially since the roll-out of...

As the summer winds down, Connecticut prepares for cannabis sales and upcoming elections

Conn.: At the finish line of its legislative session, the state Legislature in negotiation

by James Woulfe, Esq. | Jun 8, 2021 | Advocacy

The Connecticut Legislature is down to the finish line for its 2021 legislative session, and PIACT is watching H.B.6391, which would make a number of changes to the Insurance Data Security Law, including redefining nonpublic information under the law, and...

PIACT Legislative Spotlight: Sen. Lesser, D-9

PIACT Legislative Spotlight: Sen. Lesser, D-9

by Katherine “Kat” Slye-Hernandez, Ph.D. | May 24, 2021 | Advocacy

Sen. Matt Lesser, D-9, is the deputy majority leader in the Connecticut state Senate. He represents the 9th district, which includes the communities of Cromwell, Middletown, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. Sen. Lesser is the chair of the Insurance and Real...

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