CONN. LOSS SERVICES NOTICE:

Connecticut cleaning and remediation companies called in under an insurance contract will be required to provide detailed written notice of the work they will do and what they will charge to insureds under a new law signed by Gov. John G, Rowland. The act (PA 04-108; S. 479) requires contractors to provide the notice prior to beginning any work covered by a personal or commercial insurance policy. The law goes into effect Oct. 1, 2004. Insurers opposed the measure. Susan Gacalone, Insurance Association of Connecticut, testified against it, arguing, “such a mandate could result in creating inherent conflicts between the insured and insurer resulting in unnecessary tension and discord. S. 479 seems to alter contractual law by creating an enforceable contract against a non-party.”