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Table of Contents
- Medical Liability Claims Trends for Ohio Healthcare Providers
- Is medical malpractice insurance required in Ohio?
- How to buy malpractice insurance in Ohio
- How to save money on your malpractice insurance
- How much does medical malpractice insurance cost in Ohio
- Medical malpractice requirements in Ohio
- Find Coverage for your Practice
- Client Testimonials
- Best Medical malpractice insurance companies in Ohio
- Why partner with Cunningham Group?
- Historic medical malpractice insurance rates in Ohio – since 2000.
- History of malpractice insurance in Ohio.
- Resources for Physicians.
Learn More About Ohio Malpractice Insurance
Ohio is a large market with many medical malpractice insurers. Though rates are relatively high compared to most states, competition among insurers helps keep them in check. In recent years, even more insurers have entered the Ohio market.
Our Physician Buyers Guide for purchasing malpractice insurance in Ohio gives you the information necessary to obtain the strongest, most financially secure policy at the best price. When shopping for coverage, you need a full view of the Ohio marketplace to find the company that best fits your situation. Choose a broker that can offer multiple quotes from all the major malpractice insurance companies in Ohio.
Medical Liability Claims Trends for Ohio Healthcare Providers
Ohio NPDB from 1990 to 2023
Is medical malpractice insurance required in Ohio?
In Ohio, medical malpractice insurance is required for all medical professionals and healthcare organizations. This type of insurance protects medical practitioners against lawsuits related to medical errors, negligence, or mistakes. By purchasing medical malpractice insurance, medical professionals have the security and peace of mind to focus on providing patients with the best possible care. Furthermore, this type of insurance plays an important role in incentivizing providers to be careful and provide high-quality care. Overall, medical malpractice insurance is essential for ensuring that the highest standards of medical practice are always upheld in Ohio.
How to buy malpractice insurance in Ohio
Buying medical malpractice insurance in Ohio can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process or the terminology. However, when it comes to protecting yourself as a medical professional, medical malpractice insurance is one of the most important investments you can make. This type of insurance protects you if a patient ever files a lawsuit against you alleging medical negligence or wrongdoing.
The best way to ensure you get the best coverage for your needs is to work with a reputable malpractice insurance broker in Ohio who understands the intricacies of the current marketplace, will learn key details about you, and can generate multiple quotes so you can choose the best match. Your broker will walk you through the lengthy insurance application and underwriting process.
If you’re ready to get started today, get medical malpractice insurance quotes from every major Ohio malpractice insurance company.
Typically, the malpractice insurance purchasing process goes like this:
- Submit your information for your free medical malpractice insurance quote from every major insurance company in Ohio.
- One of our veteran malpractice insurance agents who specializes in the Ohio market will contact you to learn more about your specific needs.
- We shop your coverage to every major insurance company in Ohio.
- We present you with a number of insurance quotes and give you the information necessary to make an educated and informed decision. Don’t worry. We’re here every step of the way, helping you get the best price with the best company.
- At renewal time, we restart the process of shopping your coverage among every major carrier to keep your policy properly priced.
How to save money on your malpractice insurance
One of the most effective ways to save on malpractice insurance is to shop around and compare rates from different insurers. This is where working with an experienced malpractice insurance broker with a great reputation can make all the difference.
Different insurance companies often offer very different rates, so it’s worth taking the time to work with someone who knows how to shop around and find the right policy at a cost that meets your needs and fits within your budget.
- The easiest way to save money on your medical malpractice insurance policy is by working with a broker who has the access to generate quotes from every major insurance company, offering an accurate view of the marketplace. As one of the top brokers in Ohio, we can guide you through the application and underwriting process so you’re confident you secured the best price with the right insurer for your situation.
- The most common limits in Ohio are $1 million/$3 million. Limits of liability play a major role in determining the overall cost of your policy. Some companies will offer lower limits to save you money. We don’t recommend this. We want your risks fully indemnified so you never have to pay an award out of pocket. Let us save you money by shopping your coverage rather than skimp on protection.
- Check out our 7 secrets your medical malpractice insurance agent won’t tell you page to get insider information on buying coverage in Ohio.
How much does medical malpractice insurance cost in Ohio
Rates in Ohio vary greatly depending on where you practice. For example, an OB/Gyn in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) could see an annual malpractice premium of $51,500. That same OB/Gyn could move their medical practice to Columbus (Franklin County) and see their malpractice premium drop to $23,400. This is one of the many reasons it’s important to work with an insurance agency that specializes in medical malpractice insurance. Below are mature, base rates with no credits or discounts. We typically get our clients a 30-50% reduction from these rates:
Ohio
- Internal Medicine Average Rate $5,877
- General Surgeon Average Rate $41,928
- OB/gyn – Average Rate $54,255
Other Specialties
The cost of your malpractice coverage can vary greatly due to a number of factors, including your claims history, the type of patient interactions you have, the insurance company you are placed with and more. Cunningham Group created this premium estimation tool by drawing from its database of thousands of physician clients. Below are five malpractice estimation premium buckets to gauge how expensive your coverage should be. The buckets are numbered 1 to 5 — with #1 being the least expensive and #5 the most costly.
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Medical malpractice requirements in Ohio
Limits of Liability: The most common limits of liability in Ohio are $1 million per claim with an annual aggregate cap of $3 million.
In Ohio, medical malpractice coverage is necessary for doctors who wish to secure hospital privileges, as most medical centers require physicians to have medical malpractice insurance in order to be considered for staff positions. Some of the hospital systems requiring this include, but are not limited to, Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Fairview in Cleveland and Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
Find Coverage for your Practice
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Individual Physicians
Learn MoreFind peace of mind for your practice. Allow us to locate suitable malpractice coverage from top providers, offering multiple quotes for your convenience.
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Tail Coverage
Learn MoreSecure your future with Tail Insurance. Protect yourself from past claims with extended liability coverage—multiple quotes to match your needs.
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Medical Directors
Learn MoreLead confidently with comprehensive malpractice coverage. We specialize in finding tailored plans from various providers for medical directors like you.
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Telemedicine Coverage
Learn MoreNavigate the virtual frontier with confidence. We help find comprehensive malpractice coverage for telemedicine practitioners, offering multiple quotes.
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Moonlighting Coverage
Learn MoreMoonlight with confidence when you have the right protection. Get various malpractice coverage options, ensuring you’re covered wherever you practice.
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Surgeons
Learn MoreLet us identify the ideal malpractice coverage from top providers so you can focus on excellent surgical outcomes.
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OBGYNs
Learn MoreSecure specialized malpractice coverage for women’s health. We provide tailored solutions with multiple quotes to meet the specific needs of OBGYNs.
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Dermatologists
Learn MoreProtect your dermatology practice confidently. We specialize in comprehensive malpractice coverage, delivering multiple quotes so you can choose the one that matches your needs.
Client Testimonials
Below is what a few clients have to say about our prices and service. We know that cost and trust are the two most important factors when shopping for your medical malpractice insurance. We pride ourselves at being the best at both!
Orthopedic Surgeon in OhioAs you know, I was looking for more affordable medical malpractice insurance and found your website online. You were able to obtain the coverage I requested at very competitive prices, and after accepting a quote from one of your insurance carriers, you completed the transaction quickly and efficiently. I would certainly recommend you and your firm to my colleagues.
Podiatrist in OhioI was looking for affordable malpractice coverage on the internet when I came across the Cunningham Group. I had the good fortune to meet Tim Arnieri who sent me multiple affordable quotes the same day. I was very well pleased with the ease of the application process and Tim handled everything. I would highly recommend this group for your professional insurance needs.
Best Medical malpractice insurance companies in Ohio
- Medical Protective
- The Doctors Company
- ProAssurance
- Coverys
- Lonestar
- Aspen
- Positive
Why partner with Cunningham Group?
Ultimately, buying medical malpractice insurance is an important step in ensuring that you remain protected as a medical professional in Ohio. With the right provider and policy, you can rest assured knowing that your livelihood is safe and secure. Partnering with Cunningham Group will give you a full view of the Ohio marketplace. We can get you quotes from all the major insurance companies and help you choose the policy that best fits your needs and budget. Our company was founded in Ohio, and this is where our headquarters is located. We know Ohio better than any broker in the state. Our veteran insurance agents average 15+ years of industry experience. Let us help you secure medical malpractice insurance quotes from every major insurance company in Ohio.
Historic Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates in Ohio for Physicians
Brief History and other important facts of medical malpractice insurance in Ohio
According to the Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Ohio has a relatively fair and reasonable state liability system, coming in at 35 in the ILR’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey. In recent years, the number of malpractice payments reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) has also fallen sharply, from 546 in 2004 to only 175 in 2014.
Tort Reform in Ohio
Ohio has gone through many attempts to reform its medical malpractice system. Several times, reform legislation was overturned on the basis of constitutionality. However, in 2003, Ohio was finally able to pass significant medical malpractice reforms, which are still in effect. These reforms limited noneconomic damages to $350,000, with provisions to raise the cap to $1,000,000, depending on the severity of injuries and the number of plaintiffs in the suit.
Resources for Ohio Physicians
The Ohio State Medical Association
Medical Malpractice Insurance Guide
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio Hospital Association
State Medical Board of Ohio
Ohio Osteopathic Association
Ohio Medical Group Management Association
Ohio Medicaid
All MD Ohio Healthcare Defense Attorney Listing