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County insurance renewal shows roughly 7% increase; property coverage up $9–10 million
Summary
Eastern Shore Insurance Agency reported a roughly 7% overall renewal increase for 2026 and a $9–10 million increase in property coverage due to additions like new ambulance bases; the Finance Committee approved renewing policies with Eastern Shore Associates 5‑0.
Human Resources Director Brian Sams introduced Eastern Shore Insurance Agency representatives Eryl Christiansen and Jackie Shaffer, who reviewed the county’s 2026 insurance renewal. Christiansen reported an "overall renewal increase of 7%" and said property coverage rose by roughly "$9-10 million" because of additions such as new ambulance bases; replacement cost coverage remains in place.
Shaffer presented county claims statistics from 2020 through 2025 and the minutes state the overall budget is projected to rise by about 10%. The committee approved the transmittal authorizing renewal of the county’s insurance policies with Eastern Shore Associates by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The minutes do not include policy language or itemized premium amounts per line beyond the percentage/coverage increases recorded.
