Sarnia's insurance costs poised to decrease in 2026

Sarnia’s insurance costs could be dropping about $250,000 in 2026. City council Nov. 17 considers a $1.9-million quote from Marsh Canada. A report from assistant city solicitor Randi Kalar notes the bid – $1.81 million without tax – is in part due to a softening market. The city’s 2025 insurance costs were about $2.06 million without tax, it says. Sarnia’s insurance rates have been around $2 million since 2021. They were $1.6 million in 2020. “The market was r