Cowlitz County weighs leaving risk pool, considers Alliant broker and RFP timing Risk management reported double‑digit premium increases and recommended seeking brokerage proposals; staff said Alliant produced competitive quotes and that a March–April RFP would yield live numbers for a 2027 transition, while commissioners debated an RFP versus direct negotiation.

Cowlitz County is considering a major shift in its insurance strategy after facing double-digit premium hikes, with a potential new broker on the horizon that could save taxpayers money!

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Cowlitz County leaders flag sharp liability cost increases and preview security contract changes County finance and risk staff told commissioners that liability costs and workers' compensation claims rose this year, previewed a security contract change that will end presence at some county buildings in Jan. 2026, and said reimbursements for an annex flood remain pending.

Cowlitz County is grappling with a staggering 45% rise in liability costs for 2026, alongside significant changes to security protocols at key facilities—what does this mean for taxpayers?

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