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The difference between claims made and occurrence coverage for doctors.
A veteran medical malpractice insurance agent explains the difference between a claims made and occurrence coverage as it relates to a physician’s malpractice insurance coverage.
What is a physician’s loss history, and how does it affect malpractice insurance prices?
A medical malpractice insurance broker explains what a physician’s loss history is and how it will affect the cost of their medical malpractice insurance. We have a very in-depth Medical Malpractice Insurance Ultimate Guide to answer any of your other malpractice insurance questions.
What is Malpractice Tail Coverage? What options are available?
A brief video where a medical malpractice insurance agent explains what physician tail malpractice coverage is and the options that are available.
Curi Announces Next Chief Executive, Retirement of Current CEO
Medical malpractice insurer Curi recently announced that Jason Sandner will take over as its next chief executive officer on July 1, 2021, when current CEO Dale Jenkins steps down after more than 25 years of service to the company. Sandner is currently the company’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Jenkins will continue to […]
PRI Launches New Admitted MPL Insurer EmPRO in New York
Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) launched EmPRO Insurance Co., a new subsidiary insurer domiciled and authorized to write medical professional liability business in the State of New York, on September 15. Wholly-owned by PRI, EmPRO is administered by PRIMMA LLC, PRI’s attorney-in-fact. Current PRI insureds will be transitioned to EmPRO when their policies renew without any […]
Oregon Supreme Court Strikes Down Noneconomic Damage Cap
The Oregon Supreme Court last month invalidated statutory limits on noneconomic damages for personal injury claims. The high court ruled that the cap enacted by the legislature in 1987 violates the legal remedy clause of the Oregon Constitution. The decision affirmed an appeals court’s reversal of a trial court ruling on an award for a […]
A.M. Best Maintains Negative Outlook on Medical Malpractice Insurance Segment for 2020, COVID-19 Outbreak Exacerbating Challenges for Insurers
The U.S. medical professional liability (MPL) insurance segment experienced a notable deterioration in underwriting results in 2019. The already dim prospects for the segment’s profitability have been clouded by COVID-19, with uncertainties regarding impacts to loss costs as well as premium refunds and the ability to put planned rate increases into effect, according to a […]
A Guide to Reopening Your Medical Practice During COVID-19
The Doctors Company has put together a checklist for reopening your practice during COVID-19. You can download it here: As officials relax some COVID-19 restrictions and you begin to reopen your practice, be mindful that transitions may occur in phases. If there is a resurgence of the virus, you will need to reassess the process […]
Malpractice Insurance Coverage during Covid-19 Pandemic
Please use the Medical Malpractice Insurance Company list below to find the most up-to-date COVID-19 Coverage Information. We are committed to ensuring all healthcare professionals have the necessary information regarding how each medical malpractice insurance company will be handling coverage and claims during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please contact us with any questions related to your […]
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