The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists Launches New Website Containing Liability Insurance and Risk Management Resources for the Dental Community

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) July 31, 2013

The PPP is dedicated to offering comprehensive and innovative Professional Liability and Business Insurance solutions to the dental community. Understanding the importance of informing dentists of the inherent risks associated with practicing dentistry, the PPP has improved their online portal. Dentists may access a centralized online resource center to help make informed decisions that may mitigate possible dental specific risks and exposures which could lead to a malpractice claim.

The new website homepage dedicates sections on to risk management services and insurance coverages for dentists, dental students, and new dentists. The website provides information with live updates, PPP’s preferred partners, involvement with the Mission of Mercy Foundation and upcoming events.

The website features the following sections:

Insurance Coverages – Overview of insurance coverages offered

   •     Professional Liability Insurance
   •     General Liability Insurance
   •     Property Insurance
   •     Employment Practices Liability
   •     Workers Compensation
   •     New Dentists Professional Liability
   •     Insurance Applications

Benefits – Overview of services Provided to PPP Insureds

   •     Advisory Board
   •     Insureds Appeals Process
   •     Claims Information
   •     Dental Conventions Schedule
   •     Employment Practices Liability – Services Provided to EPLI Insureds include: EPL Hotline – An important claim prevention feature of the EPL I coverage offers a resource hotline with access to risk managers experienced in employment practices.

Dental Risk Management - In depth Risk Management section features:

   •     Online Continuing Education Program for Dentists
   •     Live Dental Continuing Education Information and Schedule
   •     CNA Dental Risk Management Articles
   •     CAN Dental Expressions Newsletter

Insurance for Dental Students

• Student Resource Guide – Invaluable information for students when navigating from new dental school to dental practice.
• Ability to Purchase liability insurance, equipment insurance and student board exam insurance online.

About Professional Protector Plan for Dentists

Through their network of specialized agents, the PPP has been serving dentists nationwide since 1969. This comprehensive insurance program for dentists was developed specifically for the dental practice by providing insurance protection through professional liability insurance, general liability, employment practice liability, workers’ compensation, and property insurance products. Underwritten by CNA, rated “A” (excellent) by AM Best for financial stability, the PPP has proven to be a stable force in the dental professional liability marketplace. The plan insures approximately 33,000 dentists nationwide.

The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists is administered by B&B Protector Plans, Inc; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. and part of Brown & Brown’s Professional Programs Division.

Coverage Territory for The Professional Protector Plan for Dentists includes the following:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah. Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

About B&B Protector Plans Inc.
B&B Protector Plans Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. headquartered in Tampa, Florida, specializing in the development and administration of innovative national insurance programs for niche markets. B&B Protector Plans Inc. is represented by the finest insurance agents in the country who specialize in creating customized, comprehensive professional liability / malpractice and business insurance solutions. With access to multiple alternative insurance markets, from Admitted to E&S (Excess & Surplus), our programs partner with insurance carriers that are financially strong and show long-term commitment to the industry.

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