Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists Gains Endorsement of Virginia Dental Services Corporation

TAMPA, Fla., July 01, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists (PPP), a division of Brown & Brown Inc., is the new Virginia Dental Services Corporation (VDSC) endorsed provider of dental professional liability and packaged practice-owner insurance for Virginia Dental Association (VDA) members. The endorsement takes effect on July 1st, 2019. The PPP endorsement is part of a larger VDA Services endorsement of R.K. Tongue & Co., Inc. as the exclusively-endorsed insurance agency and brokerage for VDA members. The three organizations will collaborate extensively to serve and advocate for Virginia dentists. The endorsement marks the 19th dental organization in the United States to recommend the PPP for its dentist specific insurance program and risk management services.

A trailblazer in the dental market, the PPP has been insuring dentists and dental practices for 50 years by offering a complete package policy including professional liability, general liability, employment practices liability, data breach liability, and property coverage; a unique grouping of coverages that is unmatched in the U.S. marketplace. In addition to its comprehensive package policy, the PPP is an insurance program providing dentists with a variety of risk management benefits and specialized claims services. The program is offered by exclusive agents across the United States who specialize in dental malpractice insurance with an average tenure of 21 years with the PPP program.

R.K. Tongue & Co., Inc. is a PPP appointed agent in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Texas, and Virginia. In addition to the VDA Services endorsement, PPP and R.K. Tongue hold the endorsements of the District of Columbia Dental Society (DCDS) and the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA). R.K. Tongue has been offering the PPP program to dentists since the program's inception in 1969.

"In RK Tongue, Co., Inc., the Virginia Dental Services Corporation (VDSC) found a partner with a very strong presence in Virginia, and notably within the dental profession. The Board was impressed with RK Tongue's breadth of experience and their commitment to serving VDA members throughout this transition and in the long-term. I have complete confidence in their ability to provide excellent customer service and insurance expertise to all members," noted Dr. Steve Radcliffe, President of the VDSC Board of Directors.

Through this partnership with the VDSC, all stakeholders will work together to meet the insurance and risk management needs of dentists in Virginia. Ed Gerner, President at RK Tongue, commented, "We are honored that the VDSC chose to recommend our agency, we appreciate and respect the great responsibility that comes with this endorsement. We have a long history of serving dentists in Virginia, and we look forward to building on that experience to serve the members of the VDA."

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 was developed specifically for the dental practice. The plan is offered in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and insures approximately 30,000 dentists nationwide.

The Professional Protector Plan for Dentists® is a division of B&B Protector Plans Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses.

For more information on the insurance products for dentists and risk management services the PPP has to offer, visit our website at protectorplan.com

About R.K. Tongue & Co., Inc.
Established in 1911, R. K. Tongue Co., Inc. (RKT) is a privately held, independent insurance agency located in Baltimore, MD. RKT was built on a foundation of association benefits capability and evolved to offer all lines of insurance with uniquely specialized expertise in crafting comprehensive insurance solutions for dentists, health care specialists, and other professional services clients. Product offerings range from malpractice and other forms of liability insurance to property, Workers' Compensation, health, employee benefits, disability, life, long term care and all related subsets of insurance. Most products are available on various platforms including individual, group and association.

For more information on R.K. Tongue & Co., Inc., please visit http://www.rktongue.com.

About Virginia Dental Association (VDA):
The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) is a professional membership organization representing over 3900 dentists in the Commonwealth. The VDA is a community of professionals advancing dentistry and serving the people of Virginia. For more information on the Virginia Dental Association, please visit https://www.vadental.org/

About Virginia Dental Services Corporation (VDSC)
The Virginia Dental Services Corporation is a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of the Virginia Dental Association. The VDSC recommends products and services to VDA member dentists as part of the VDA Services endorsed vendors program.

SOURCE Professional Protector Plan®