GPA approves 2026 insurance renewal after brief discussion of an ~11% premium increase

The Northampton County General Purpose Authority approved an insurance renewal quote for 2026 after staff said coverage would remain the same but premiums had risen. A staff presenter and other members noted an overall market increase and estimated the Authority’s renewal reflected roughly an 11% rise in premium costs.

During discussion, members asked whether floor plans had been included with the renewal materials; staff replied none were provided. Board members also discussed when the Authority last issued an RFP for insurance and suggested reissuing an RFP if premiums continue to rise. A motion to approve the renewal quote was made, seconded and carried on a voice vote.

The meeting transcript includes packet figures for prior-year and 2026 totals but several of those lines are corrupted in the recording and could not be confirmed; staff or the clerk should be consulted to verify the exact premium and total-dollar figures.