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Board approves Brown & Brown as insurance broker for volunteer fire and rescue
Summary
County staff recommended Brown & Brown for volunteer fire and rescue insurance broker services after interviewing two proposers; the board approved a one‑year contract with possible renewals, with funding from the fire and EMS levy.
County procurement staff, represented by Amanda Amos, presented the results of a solicitation for insurance broker services serving volunteer fire and rescue agencies. Amos said two proposals were received; staff and the Volunteer Fire Chiefs’ president interviewed candidates and recommended Brown & Brown, noting the firm’s local office in Manassas and experience with nearby jurisdictions. Amos said pricing is typically paid via carrier commissions that can range from 10% to 17% of premiums under the recommended vendor and that funding is appropriated in the fire and EMS levy.
Board members asked clarifying questions about the prior vendor and commission ranges; staff explained the current vendor had entered contract in February 2019 and did not respond to this solicitation, and that Brown & Brown’s proposed commission range was consistent with market expectations. Following questions, a supervisor moved to award the contract to Brown & Brown, a second was given, and the board approved the award by voice vote.
The record shows the contract term is one year with possible four‑year renewals; specific contract dollar amounts were not stated in the public presentation and were listed as not specified in the meeting materials. The action directs staff to finalize contracting procedures and proceed with implementation under the fire and EMS levy appropriation.
