PBC Announces New Pest Control Program Underwritten by ProSight

NEW YORK – Program Brokerage Corporation (PBC), a leading wholesale insurance brokerage firm announced the launch of a new pest control program underwritten by ProSight.

The specialized insurance solution will include general liability, property, inland marine and crime coverages. Endorsements protecting against client loss of income, professional liability and chemical exposure will also be offered. The program’s leading-edge options for additional coverages, exclusive products, services and special offerings include:
• Client Loss of Income Coverage: Protection in the event that a client’s business becomes uninhabitable due to pest infestation. Any income lost during days the property cannot be used to operate business is included. 
• Professional Liability coverage: E&O coverage to help safeguard against a situation where employees make a mistake and overlook an infestation or issue during inspection. 
• Electronic Data Liability: Covers loss of electronic data whether or not there is tangible property damage, including unintentional damage to underground cabling or accidental water damage to electronics.
• Data Compromise Coverage: Designed to help manage fall out, comply with legal notifications and handle PR in the wake of a breach. 
• Chemical Exposure Coverage: Protection when someone becomes sick or is harmed from pollution caused by chemicals sprayed. 

“With more than 5,000 active accounts, PBC is one of the largest providers of insurance products and services to the pest control industry nationwide, making us an ideal partner for ProSight to launch such a program,” said Scott Bell, Senior Vice President of Programs for Program Brokerage Corporation. “Between our industry acumen and ProSight’s continued pursuit of insurance innovation, we’re undoubtedly positioned for success—delivering a new pest control program that is sure to be a game-changer for full-time structural pest control operators.”

“There are a number of inherent risks in the work performed by pest control operators—from the complexities of inspecting new properties, to the hazards of working with chemicals on the job,” added Jake Morin, Program Executive in ProSight’s Building and Building Services niche. “ProSight delivers targeted solutions to address these unique risks. We look forward to partnering with PBC’s Weisburger Division to provide specialized and differentiated insurance solutions to help minimize exposures for the Pest Control industry.”