Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance

Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS SINCE 1839 In 1839, he was the first insurance agent to represent the Aetna Insurance Company in Torrington. Gordon C.

The early beginnings of our agency began with George Davis Wadhams (born Jan. 1, 1800 in Cornwall, CT. -died June 11, 1862). He was a very energetic and enterprising person who became involved in many companies, was one of the leading businessmen in Torrington and was a pioneer in manufacturing. In 1861, Isaac W. Brooks (born in Goshen, CT. Nov. 8, 1838 dies 1916) the son of Watts H. Brooks and Ma

ry Wadhams Brooks, was involved in continuing the insurance agency. From 1861 to 1872, Isaac W. Brooks and his brother John W. Brooks were partners in a general merchandise store in Goshen, CT. where they also sold steamship tickets and insurance as a part of the general business. In 1872, Isaac W. Brooks and his brother, John W. Brooks came to Torrington where they established the first and only Banking House known as Brooks Brothers Bank. For twenty-seven years, no other bank was necessary here. It is interesting to note that Isaac W. Brooks and Charles L. McNeil, who established the Burns, Brooks and McNeil Insurance Agency in the mid 1800's, also were among the founders of the Torrington Water Company and the Torrington Electric Company. They built a building for those companies in 1911 at 69 Water Street, which we purchased in 1995 and in which we presently operate. In a sense, we have returned "home". Todd and his partner purchased the Burns, Brooks & McNeil Insurance Agency, from John H. Brooks and Harold J. Burns on December 15, 1980. Stephen G. Todd is now President and Gordon C. Todd is Chairman of the board. Our agency has grown over nine times and we have branch sales offices in Enfield and South Windsor

Happy Labor Day weekend!
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Many of these tasks will help you avoid costly damages to your home over the upcoming winter months. Prevention and prep...
09/04/2026

Many of these tasks will help you avoid costly damages to your home over the upcoming winter months. Prevention and preparation can save you both money and unnecessary stress.

Use this end-of-summer home checklist to inspect your roof, HVAC, gutters, windows and more before fall weather arrives.

It's the perfect time to get your home ready for fall. Clean gutters, check heating systems, seal windows, and inspect s...
09/02/2026

It's the perfect time to get your home ready for fall. Clean gutters, check heating systems, seal windows, and inspect smoke detectors before colder weather arrives. A little maintenance now can help prevent bigger issues later.

It's the perfect time to get your home ready for fall. Clean gutters, check heating systems, seal windows, and inspect smoke detectors before colder weather arrives. A little maintenance now can help prevent bigger issues later.

"A flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon over the weekend. One person died, 15 remained missing, and 62 people were...
08/31/2026

"A flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon over the weekend. One person died, 15 remained missing, and 62 people were evacuated by helicopter. Whether the travel insurance many of those visitors carried will cover what happened is a separate question from whether they were insured at all."

Sixty-two helicopter evacuations and a park-wide closure expose coverage gaps many visitors didn't know existed

Another fun-filled annual BTM company picnic! Perfect weather, great venue, and as always, exceptional staff!
08/27/2026

Another fun-filled annual BTM company picnic! Perfect weather, great venue, and as always, exceptional staff!

Atlantic hurricane season is underway, with peak activity in Connecticut and New England typically occurring from mid-Au...
08/25/2026

Atlantic hurricane season is underway, with peak activity in Connecticut and New England typically occurring from mid-August through mid-October. Now is a good time for small businesses to review their business insurance in Connecticut and understand how coverage may respond if a storm disrupts operations.

Engaged in some gig work in the garage, merch-making from the basement, or another home-based enterprise? If you’ve rece...
08/25/2026

Engaged in some gig work in the garage, merch-making from the basement, or another home-based enterprise? If you’ve recently started a side hustle, you’re not alone: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have done so to supplement their earnings. And around 19 million U.S. businesses operate out of the owners’ homes...Being an entrepreneur from home can simplify matters and reduce costs, especially because you don’t necessarily have to drive or leave your property to earn money. But whether you’re selling on Etsy, tutoring kids after school, renting out a spare room, or freelancing full-time, you could be vulnerable to homeowners insurance gaps.

TheZebra.com reports that many Americans are starting home-based side hustles, but they must inform their insurers to avoid coverage gaps and claim denials.

08/24/2026

Congratulations Dianne Burleigh and Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance!

Since 2018, Dianne Burleigh has been an vital part of the WAHVE team, most recently providing top-notch insurance services for Brooks, Todd, McNeil. 🌟 Now she’s moving on to her next big adventure - RETIREMENT!
Join us in wishing Dianne all the best in this exciting new chapter! 🥳
Congratulations, Dianne! Your WAHVE family is excited to see all the wonderful moments ahead. 💙

08/20/2026
There’s a glaring coverage gap in the United States (US) flood market, with approximately 4% of US households having flo...
08/20/2026

There’s a glaring coverage gap in the United States (US) flood market, with approximately 4% of US households having flood insurance according to FEMA. What’s more, of the estimated $24.4 billion in annual flood-related damage to single-family homes, only about 30% is insured, leaving roughly $17.1 billion in losses absorbed annually by uninsured or underinsured households.

As severe weather intensifies, insurers say US’ flood protection gap is becoming impossible to ignore.

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