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Scott County names Shepherd Insurance agent of record after RFP presentations
Summary
Scott County commissioners voted Nov. 5 to name Shepherd Insurance the countyagent of record for employee benefits and property/casualty coverage after presentations from three firms and a recommendation from the insurance board.
Scott County commissioners voted Nov. 5 to appoint Shepherd Insurance as the countyagent of record for employee benefits and property/casualty insurance, following presentations from Shepherd, a local agency and the Henriette Group.
The countyinsurance-board recommendation prompted longer discussion about market access, local service and fee structures. Jason Bukowski of Shepherd Insurance told the board his firm would pursue multiple carriers and "put together a program that finds the best carriers in each of those categories that work well together both in coverage and in price." Ryan Secor of the Henriette Group emphasized a performance-based offer, saying his team would "reduce the fees on both sides of the house by 20%" and put a portion of commissions at risk if savings targets were not met.
Commissioners said the county is in a period of fiscal constraint and expressed interest in broadening the bidder pool to improve terms. The insurance boardhad unanimously recommended Shepherd, and a motion to name Shepherd agent of record carried at the meeting.
What the decision means: Shepherd will serve as agent of record going forward and will represent the county in marketing renewals and solicitations to carriers. Commissioners and staff said existing policies in effect through current policy periods will be managed through transition; any specific changes to coverage or individual renewals will come back to the board for approval.
Next steps: The county attorney and staff will complete the agent-of-record paperwork and the board will monitor the renewal process; commissioners said they expect Shepherd to pursue competitive quotes across both benefits and property/casualty lines before the 2026 renewal cycle.
Quote highlights: "We want to make you guys, attractive," Jason Bukowski said, describing his market strategy. "We'll reduce the fees on both sides of the house by 20%," Ryan Secor said in offering a fee- and performance-based approach.
The board recorded the motion and carried the vote at the Nov. 5 meeting. The county will work with Shepherd on next steps for renewals and carrier outreach.
