City Backs Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance Program

Shaker Heights reviewed and expressed support for renewing its 2026–2027 property and casualty insurance program with McGowan Governmental Underwriters as broker at a total premium of $576,370. The coverage, written primarily by American Alternative Insurance Company, includes automobile, general liability, public officials, law enforcement, and other specialized protections.

Document date · April 20, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$576,370 total premium for April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 property and casualty program (excluding separately renewed cyber)

Contract type

INSURANCE

Contract term

April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Renewal date

2027-03-31

Renewal

Annual brokered insurance program renewed under existing authority; broker contract was reaffirmed via a 2024 RFP in which McGowan was the sole proposer due to dam‑related risks.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Shaker Heights Finance Committee Agenda Packet April 20 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the insurance contract by City of Shaker Heights?

Mcgowan Governmental Underwriters was awarded this insurance contract by City of Shaker Heights, as recorded on April 20, 2026. The contract value is $576,370 total premium for April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 property and casualty program (excluding separately renewed cyber).

How much is the Mcgowan Governmental Underwriters contract with City of Shaker Heights worth?

The Mcgowan Governmental Underwriters contract with City of Shaker Heights is valued at $576,370 total premium for April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 property and casualty program (excluding separately renewed cyber), covering insurance work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Insurance contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Shaker Heights Finance Committee Agenda Packet April 20 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated April 20, 2026 from City of Shaker Heights. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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