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Commissioners move to send withdrawal notice after sharp insurance premium and coverage changes

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · December 22, 2025
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Summary

After a memorandum altered liability-coverage terms and the county received invoices showing a roughly $865,000 premium for 2026 and a projected additional increase in 2027, commissioners agreed to send a Dec. 30 notice of withdrawal to the risk pool and to solicit alternative proposals during the six-month window provided by the interlocal agreement.

Commissioners directed staff to prepare a notice of withdrawal from the county's risk pool after members described significant premium increases and contract-term changes.

Risk-management staff said a recent memorandum changed liability coverage language and that the county had received invoices in late November. According to staff, the county faces an estimated increase to roughly $865,000 for 2026 premiums and was told to expect another…

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