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It isn't often an insurance carrier approaches a client with the words “Here's a check.” More often it is facing the challenge of minimizing claims and related increases.

But that was not the case in the July 14 Sidney City Council meeting when the City was presented with a check for about $146,000. The return was presented by Rob Robinson of Points West Insurance.

“What its based on is your loss ratio,” Robinson told the city council.

He said in addition to safety, company also stresses risk management.

“The City's always been very positive,” he said.

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