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DeKalb County approves multi-line insurance renewal, switches cyber coverage after breach claim
Summary
The DeKalb County Commissioners approved a multi-line insurance renewal April 27 that raises some deductibles, keeps most coverages with incumbent carriers and moves cyber coverage to Tokyo Marine after a recent county cyber claim. Commissioners also separated law‑enforcement liability placement and adjusted auto liability deductibles to cut premiums.
DeKalb County Commissioners on April 27 approved a comprehensive insurance renewal package that includes a switch of the county's cyber policy and several deductible changes intended to hold down premiums.
The board heard a market report from the county's broker, who said the county faced higher renewal costs after a recent cyber event. The broker recommended keeping Travelers for the main commercial package while moving the commercial cyber and privacy liability coverage to Tokyo Marine, which provided a substantially lower premium indication. The board voted to change cyber carriers and to accept the broader insurance placement as presented.
Why this matters: The insurance renewal covers the county's property, liability, auto, law‑enforcement…
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