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WCIA warns Sequim council of rising liability costs, urges caution on personnel, land‑use and social media
Summary
Washington Cities Insurance Authority deputy director Rob Roscoe told the Sequim City Council that rising verdicts and tighter reinsurance markets are driving higher municipal insurance costs and recommended clear boundaries for council involvement in personnel, land‑use and social media to reduce exposure.
Rob Roscoe, deputy director of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, told the Sequim City Council on Feb. 9 that tightening reinsurance markets and large jury awards have raised liability costs for cities, and he urged elected officials to limit direct involvement in personnel matters, quasi‑judicial land‑use decisions and certain social‑media practices.
"We're here to tell you about what are the potential exposures with what you do and how to try to minimize or mitigate those damaging effects," Roscoe said, explaining that WCIA is a member‑owned risk pool that sets coverage and limits in consultation with member cities. He said WCIA provides up to $20,000,000 in…
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