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City attorney: Kent saved $142,508.90 on 2026 liability policies after tower and retention adjustments
Summary
City Attorney Tammy White told council the law department’s 2026 renewals reduced premiums and moved the first general-liability layer from $5 million to $7 million, producing an estimated $142,508.90 savings and locking that first layer rate for 2026–27.
City Attorney Tammy White briefed the Kent City Council Committee of the Whole on Feb. 3 about the city's liability, excess workers’ compensation and cyber insurance renewals that renewed on Jan. 1.
"For 2026, we are saving a $142,508.90 on these liability insurance policies," White said, and added that overall the general liability premiums decreased about 6% from 2025. She explained that the city’s insurance tower has been…
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