EXTON, Pa., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Group plc's
(NYSE: XL) Select Professional insurance underwriting unit and Hays
Affinity Solutions, a division of Hays Companies of Minneapolis, Minn., are offering professional
liability insurance to dentists countrywide.
"We're pleased to team up with such a well-established program
administrator like Hays Affinity Solutions to support a
comprehensive approach in addressing dentists' professional
liability concerns," said Don
Allard, Chief Underwriting Officer of Select Professional,
which provides E&O insurance business for small and mid-size
professional service firms, including lawyers, consultants, real
estate agents, insurance agents, technology companies and other
service providers. "This coverage provides dentists with
indispensable financial protection to safeguard their livelihoods
and keep their careers moving ahead," he added.
According to Hays Affinity President Tom
McDonough, "We're excited to team up with XL to provide
quality coverage and service specifically for dentists. Each of our
programs is tailored to meet and exceed the specific needs of the
association, the industry they service and, most importantly, their
individual members."
"Together we're providing much more than just an insurance
policy," said Carolyn Verde,
Executive Vice President of Hays Affinity Solutions. "We
deliver added loss prevention guidance upfront and risk management
assistance as needed through the policy term. Our clients
also benefit from XL's on-staff claims expertise, particularly XL's
reputation for fairly handling professional liability cases."
Provided by XL Group's Greenwich Insurance Company, the Dental
Professional Liability program is designed for dental offices with
20 or fewer dentists in the practice and offers limits of liability
to $5 million. Policies are available
on an occurrence or claims-made basis. Available coverage options
include HIPAA defense coverage, disciplinary action, medical waste
legal defense, medical payment coverage, defense assistance
reimbursement, military leave or disability and optional practice
liability.
For brokers wishing to contact Hays Affinity to discuss the
Dental D&O program, call (847) 939-8300.
About Hays Affinity Solutions
Hays Affinity Solutions is a leading provider of insurance
brokerage, risk management, technology, and financial products and
services to major trade and professional associations and their
members. As the 16th largest Broker in the U.S., Hays Affinity has
20 years of experience in Administering Insurance programs for
carriers, and includes the underwriting, policy issuance and claims
reporting functions. Applications can be downloaded or
electronically submitted on eproinsure.com. Headquartered in
Minneapolis, with offices
throughout the U.S., Hays Companies has excellent working
relationships with leading insurance carriers nationwide.
About XL's Insurance Operations
XL Group plc's insurance companies offer property, casualty,
professional and specialty insurance products globally. Businesses
that are moving the world forward choose XL as their partner. To
learn more, visit www.xlgroup.com/insurance
XL Group is the global brand used by XL Group plc's insurance
subsidiaries.
About XL Group plc
XL Group plc, through its subsidiaries, is a global insurance
and reinsurance company providing property, casualty and specialty
products to industrial, commercial and professional firms,
insurance companies and other enterprises throughout the world.
XL is the company clients look to for answers to their most
complex risks and to help move their world forward. Its principal
offices are located at No.1 Hatch Street Upper, 4th Floor,
Dublin 2, Ireland. To learn more, visit
www.xlgroup.com
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