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District insurance premiums rise 8.1% amid industry increases, officials say

Central SD 51 Board of Education Committee of the Whole · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The district's Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation renewal shows an overall premium increase of 8.1%; administrators said most carriers are seeking 8%–10%"pure rate" increases and that higher cyber coverage and WC payroll estimates drove much of the change.

Dale Heidbreder presented the district's Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation renewal from Unland, reporting an overall premium increase of 8.1% for the district. Heidbreder said the broader property and casualty marketplace is seeing carriers request at least an 8%–10% 'pure rate' increase, with auto and umbrella lines especially affected.

Heidbreder attributed much of the district's increase to a higher Cyber insurance premium and updated workers' compensation payroll estimates covering recent years of loss history. The transcript records this as an informational update; the board did not record a formal vote on changes to coverage in the provided segments.