The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists (PPP), a division of Protector Plans, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cornelius Briscoe, an industry professional with 20+ years of experience in handling Dental Malpractice Claims, to the Director of Claims.

The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists (PPP), a division of Protector Plans, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cornelius Briscoe, an industry professional with 20+ years of experience in handling dental malpractice claims, to the Director of Claims. In his new role, Briscoe will report to Laura Simon, the Protector Plans’ Executive Vice President responsible for Claims Services.

Briscoe joined the dental claims team in 2017 and brought a 21-year career devoted to insurance claim handling with a concentration in professional liability and commercial general liability claims. Briscoe has extensive experience in handling medical malpractice claims, with fourteen (14) years devoted primarily to dental malpractice, including large Dental Service Organizations. Briscoe is also a U.S. Navy Veteran, where he served for twelve (12) years.  He holds the Casualty Claims Law Associate (CCLA), Fraud Claims Law Associate (FCLA) and Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) designations. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Management and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

“My goal as Director of the Dental Claims Program is to support the Dental Program’s growth by delivering unmatched claims service to our agents and customers,” said Briscoe. “We will continue to work closely with our internal and external business partners to provide superior customer service and ensure that their claims needs are met on a daily basis.”

“Cornelius has proven himself to be an outstanding claims professional and consummate team player, “ said Simon. “The Dental Claims Team will thrive under his leadership, and our business partners will benefit greatly from the depth of his experience and industry insights.”    

The PPP has been insuring dentists and dental practices for more than 50 years by offering a complete package policy including professional liability, general liability, employment practices liability and property coverage—a unique grouping of coverages that is unmatched in the U.S. marketplace. The foundation of the PPP was based on the philosophy that dentists should not only have complete insurance protection, but they should also have the tools necessary to minimize exposures to claims and unexpected dental incidents.

A trailblazer in the dental market since 1969, the program includes comprehensive insurance solutions, risk management benefits and claims services. Proven to be a recognized leader within the industry, 19 state and local Dental Associations across the country currently recommend the PPP. The program is offered by exclusive agents across the U.S. who specialize in dental malpractice insurance with an average tenure of 21 years with the PPP program.

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 Protector Plans (B&B Protector Plans), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. For more information on the insurance products for dentists and risk management services the PPP has to offer, visit our website at https://www.protectorplan.com.

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