Bala Cynwyd, PA, March 19, 2018 - Approximately 25 million students nationwide begin and end their day riding a school bus. Safety and efficiency are priorities for school bus operators and Philadelphia Insurance Companies' (PHLY) new School Bus Contractor Program is designed to handle their unique insurance risks so they can focus on transporting their precious cargo.

The School Bus Contractor Program is available to school bus operations contracted to public and private schools in rural and suburban areas. Available coverages include Property, Auto, General Liability, Crime, and Umbrella.

"The School Bus Contractors Program is a natural fit for PHLY. While we're new to the School Bus Contractors market, we have years of experience insuring buses as a part of our programs for nonprofits, daycares, schools, religious organizations, and camps," commented Mark Plousis, Vice President in the Commercial Auto division at PHLY. "In addition to comprehensive coverage, PHLY offers a wealth of risk management services and claims handling expertise to help the School Bus Contractor manage their risks."

PHLY's School Bus Contractor Program provides access to risk management services with expertise in evaluating business auto fleets including driver screening and training. Coverage is available in all states except FL, LA, MI, NV, and NY. For more information on the School Bus Contractor Program, please visit PHLY.com or contact a PHLY Marketing Representative at 1-800-873-4552.

About Philadelphia Insurance

Philadelphia Insurance Companies designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. The Company is rated "A++" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and "A+" for counterparty credit and financial strength by Standard & Poor's. In business for over 60 years, PHLY is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50, one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance, and one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The organization has more than 50 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service. For more information, please visit www.PHLY.com.