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County risk manager flags pool premium increase; board discusses insurance strategy after large historic claim
Summary
Doña Ana County’s risk manager outlined projected increases in pool premiums and recommended declining an expensive excess layer. Commissioners discussed a historic costly claim (Slevin) that still affects pooled calculations and signaled interest in exploring self‑insurance or alternative carriers for law‑enforcement coverage.
Steve Mauer, the county’s risk manager, presented the annual New Mexico Pool benefits summary and said the county faces a net premium increase this year (staff estimated roughly $225,000–$300,000 after discounts tied to law‑enforcement/detention credits). He explained staff reviewed available excess…
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