Lead Testing and Remediation Professionals Require Insurance Programs Tailored to their Needs

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, yet childhood lead exposure is estimated to contribute to about 600,000 new cases of intellectual disabilities every year. Even though there is wide recognition of this problem and many countries have taken action, exposure to lead, particularly in childhood, remains of key concern to health-care providers and public health officials worldwide.”
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that at least 4 million households have children living in them that are being exposed to lead. They also state that there are approximately half a million U.S. children ages 1-5 with blood lead levels above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), the reference level at which CDC recommends public health actions be initiated.
 
In recognition of the dangers associated with exposure to lead, especially with children, October 20th through the 26th of this year has been designated as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.  The theme for this year, “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future" underscores the importance of the many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects. 
 
“In the United States, there are thousands of professionals who have dedicated their careers to identifying lead hazards and to removing it from indoor environments,” reported Marybeth Mainelli, President of MBM Insurance Resource Center.   “Many of these professionals have turned to MBM Insurance Resource Center for specialized insurance coverage to be able to offer these types of services at affordable rates to industry and the public.” 
 
MBM Insurance Resource Center provides insurance programs tailored to the needs of lead testing and remediation professionals.  The company is a full-service, independent, national insurance agency that provides coverage in all 50 states.  MBM specializes in providing Workers’ Compensation and General Liability coverage that includes Contractors Pollution Liability and Professional Liability (E&O). 
 
MBM recently sponsored an educational video that discusses lead exposure hazards due to lead-based paints, it can be seen at: http://youtu.be/cSyKY3F7adM
 
To learn more about MBM Insurance Resource Center and their insurance programs designed specifically for environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) professionals, please visit www.mbmirc.com, call (800) 311-1964 or email marybeth@mbmirc.com .
 
About MBM Insurance Resource Center, LLC
MBM Insurance Resource Center is a full-service, independent, national insurance agency headquartered in Rhode Island. It is a women-owned company and a member of the Independent Insurance Agents Brokers of America Trusted Choice network. MBM is a nationally recognized provider of Workers’ Compensation and General Liability coverage, including Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) and Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) for the indoor air quality, mold remediation and environmental industries. Coverage is available in all 50 states and MBM’s insurance carriers have a financial strength rating of A or better by insurance industry analyst A.M. Best Company, Inc.

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