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Demorest City Council approves Travelers Insurance contract for commercial coverage

The city's commercial insurance renewal, approved at a lower cost than the prior insurer, covers city operations for the coming policy period.

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The council then voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Travelers Insurance for the city's commercial insurance policy in the amount of $165,428.

The story

Demorest City Council placed the city's commercial insurance policy renewal on its Feb. 3, 2026 work session and regular session agendas for discussion and consideration.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 2.3.26 WS Agenda.pdfCity Council Agenda — 2.3.26 CC RS Agenda.pdf

At the work session, staff compared quotes from the two insurers: renewing with Tokyo Marine would have cost $187,000, while Travelers Insurance quoted $165,000. Jimbo recommended Travelers because of the cost savings.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 2.3.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The council then voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Travelers Insurance for the city's commercial insurance policy in the amount of $165,428.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 2.3.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Commercial insurance policy renewal

DISCUSSION OF COMMERCIAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL MARK/JIMBO FLOYD TAB 1

Approved
confirmed

Commercial insurance policy renewal with Travelers Insurance

contract with Traveler Insurance for our commercial insurance policy in the amount of $165,428

Discussed
discussed

Commercial insurance policy renewal (Tokyo Marine vs. Travelers)

renewing with Tokyo Marine would cost $187,000, while Travelers Insurance quoted $165,000. Jimbo recommends Travelers due to the cost savings

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Commercial insurance policy renewal

CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL TAB 1

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