Economic Summit + Outlook 2026

Brian Evanko, president and COO of The Cigna Group, headlined CBIA’s 2026 Economic Summit + Outlook, discussing his perspectives on navigating unpredictability, leading through disruption, and unlocking long-term value.

Governor Ned Lamont outlined his policy goals, with a bipartisan group of state legislators sharing their priorities for the critical 2026 General Assembly session, as policymakers head into an election year amid rapidly changing federal policies.

Janney Montgomery Scott chief fixed income strategist Guy LeBas reviewed the state of the regional and national economies and shared his outlook for GDP growth, interest rates, and the labor market.

Agenda

7:30 am | Networking Breakfast

8:30 am | Opening Remarks 

• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA 
• John Ciulla, Chair & CEO Webster Financial Corporation; Chair, President & CEO, Webster Bank

8:45 am | Governor Ned Lamont

9:15 am | Reimagining Connecticut: 2026 General Assembly Session

• Moderator: Chris Davis, VP, Public Policy, CBIA 
• State Senator Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) 
• State Senator Christine Cohen (D-Guilford) 
• State Representative Jack Fazzino (D-Berlin)
• State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-East Granby)

9:55 am | Networking Break

10:15 am | Connecticut Economic Update

• Guy LeBas, Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Janney Montgomery Scott

11 am | Keynote

• Brian Evanko, President & COO, The Cigna Group 

11:45 am | Adjourn