Episode 158 - PestSure's Todd Burke gives us an inside look at various areas of the pest control insurance market. We cover what PMPs should know, price increases, questions to ask before your next renewal, and ways to limit your exposure.

Guest: Todd Burke, COO PestSure

Hosts:
Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists
Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

In this episode we discuss:
-Background on PestSure, which has been serving the pest control market for more than 40 years
-Why a captive has advantages over a traditional insurance company
-PestSure resources, including an annual Safety and Loss Prevention Conference
-Todd's take on the state of the pest control market
-The status of rates and claims
-Why auto insurance has become one of the biggest challenges
-Admitted vs. non-admitted carriers
-How rate increases are different with a captive vs. standard insurance company
-The role of litigation and need for tort reform
-When it makes sense to self insure for auto physical damage
-"Novice drivers" and how they're driving up auto claims

For the complete list of show notes and resources, visit: https://www.pmpindustryinsider.com/po...

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