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US Senate Passes More Funding for CARES Act Small Business Programs
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Today, by voice vote, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to provide over $300 billion more for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created by the CARES Act. Last week, PIA National worked with a broad cross-...
Above Normal Hurricane Season Projected
Monday, April 20, 2020
An atmospheric scientist at Colorado State University, Dr. Phil Klotzbach, has issued an early forecast of 16 named storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes for the year 2020. He predicts an above average...
Coronavirus Update
Saturday, April 18, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in many...
Attention Builders: New Freeboard Requirement Effective January 2021
Friday, April 10, 2020
The objective of the Community Rating System (CRS) is to recognize communities that are doing more than meeting the minimum NFIP requirements to help their citizens prevent or reduce flood losses. The CRS also provides...
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner calls on insurers to adjust premiums
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais called on insurers to lower auto premiums and adjust commercial hired and non-owned auto insurance in response to the disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic...
When a Bicycle Hits a Car, What Insurance pays?
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
If your car was hit and damaged by a bicyclist to which policy-household auto or homeowners-should you look to recover for the damage caused by the bicyclist’s negligence? The bicyclist’s homeowners policy. The personal...
ERISA and Your Business Insurance
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 establishes specific duties and standards for discretionary and nondiscretionary activities in the management of employee benefits plans. Liabilities incurred by...
Why You Need Service Line Coverage
Friday, April 3, 2020
Let’s spare a moment for something most of us use every day yet probably take for granted: our service lines. We rely on them for access to water, electricity, gas, Internet connection, and more, but only think about...
Connecticut Launches Small Business Bridge Loans
Friday, April 3, 2020
Gov. Ned Lamont’s Economics Chief David Lehman announced the immediate roll-out of the Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program, which will allow Connecticut small businesses hit the COVID-19 crisis to borrow up to $75,...
Important News On Insurance Premium Payments for Connecticut
Thursday, April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020 Executive order requires 60-day grace period for policyholders unable to pay premiums due to COVID-19 pandemic - As part of Executive Order No. 7S, no insurer may lapse, terminate or otherwise cancel a...