The Doctors Company Announces Leadership Changes to Strengthen Underwriting, Regional Operations

April 27, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company said it has made a series of leadership appointments aimed at strengthening underwriting operations, supporting growth and improving alignment across its medical professional liability business.

Todd Zeiter has been promoted to chief underwriting officer, a move the company said reflects his nearly three decades of experience across underwriting, reinsurance and insurance operations. Zeiter most recently served as senior vice president of national underwriting. In his new role, he will lead enterprise underwriting, with a focus on aligning underwriting and reinsurance strategy while supporting disciplined growth.

Christian Groux has been named interim Region III regional operating officer. Groux brings more than 30 years of experience in the medical professional liability sector, spanning underwriting, business development and distribution. He most recently served as vice president of business development for Region III. In his new role, he will oversee regional operations, with an emphasis on cross-functional alignment and execution of enterprise objectives.

The company also announced additional leadership transitions intended to support national operations and strategic coordination.

Lou Sicilian will move to senior vice president of MPL business and financial strategy from his role as Region III regional operating officer. In that position, he will focus on strategic operations, enterprise alignment and regional continuity.

Laura Archer will transition to vice president of underwriting strategy and transformation from her role as vice president of underwriting in Region III. The company said she will support national underwriting efforts and help advance underwriting integration and transformation across the MPL business.

Robert E. White, Jr., President of TDC Group, to Receive 2026 MPL Association Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland

April 27, 2026 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association) proudly announces Robert E. White, Jr., as the recipient of the 2026 Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland. This award recognizes White's outstanding contributions and longtime dedication to the MPL insurance community, healthcare professionals and the MPL Association.

With 58 years of experience in the insurance industry, White is currently president of TDC Group and is responsible for the operation of TDC Group's three strategic business units: The Doctors Company (TDC), Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA) and TDC Specialty Underwriters. He previously managed the Claims and Loss Prevention departments of several commercial and doctor-owned insurance companies before coming to TDC.

He served as president of the insurance operations of FPIC Insurance Group from 2002 to 2011, when it was acquired by TDC. White has a long history of engagement with the MPL Association, serving on its board of directors, the CEO/COO Section, the Committee on Rating Agency Relations, advocating on behalf of MPL carriers, and several other sections and committees. He also leveraged his broad experience to help guide state tort reform efforts and provided his expertise in state regulatory issues throughout his career.

“Bob has been a steadfast supporter of the work of the MPL Association. Throughout his career, he consistently championed the importance and value of MPL Association member companies and the policyholders they serve,” said MPL Association Board Chair J. Michael Conerly, MD, president and CEO, LAMMICO. “We are honored to celebrate Bob and his remarkable career — one defined by a deep commitment to quality healthcare delivery, the professionals who make it possible and the mission we all share."

In addition, White is chairman of the board of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, a position he has held since October 2008, a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, board member of the Florida Insurance Council, a member and past chair of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association Board of Governors and a member of the Professionals Resource Network Board of Directors.

“Early in my career, I had the privilege of working for Pete in New Jersey when MIIX — the physician-owned company formed by the Medical Society of New Jersey — was just getting started. Pete was a remarkable leader and mentor, and his example shaped my commitment to the Association and how I've approached this profession. Nearly six decades later, receiving an Award of Excellence in his honor is deeply meaningful to me—and truly one of the most special moments of my career,” White said. “Thank you to the MPL Association for this honor and for recognizing Pete's service and leadership in medical professional liability each year.”

The award is presented at the MPL Association Conference held in Philadelphia on May 14.

The MPL Association Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland, established in 1993 by the MPL Association's Board of Directors, was created in honor of the late Peter Sweetland, one of the Association's chief architects and most fervent supporters. The award recognizes an individual who has provided exemplary service to the industry and to the MPL Association, and who epitomizes the high ideals and ethics for which Peter Sweetland stood.

The Doctors Company Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Healthcare

April 15, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company, the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Since April 15, 1976, the company has been dedicated to its mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.

Fifty years ago, as California was gripped by a medical malpractice insurance crisis, leading physicians came together to lobby for historic medical liability reform legislation that became the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). In the wake of this achievement, The Doctors Company emerged as an entirely new type of insurance carrier—a carrier founded and led by doctors.

"I am honored to be a part of our industry-leading legacy that has served healthcare — and all the heroes on the front lines of care — for half a century," said Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group. "We are built to last. In a time when healthcare professionals face more legal and financial risk than ever before, we will remain the insurer of choice and a champion they can rely on."

According to The Doctors Company, 450 physicians subscribed as members in 1976. Today, the company protects more than 100,000 members nationwide, including physicians, dentists, clinicians and practitioners of all specialties. As healthcare evolved in complexity, the company adapted to meet the changing needs of clinicians and healthcare organizations by establishing TDC Group, which is composed of The Doctors Company, TDC Specialty Underwriters and Healthcare Risk Advisors. TDC Group serves the full continuum of care — from individual physicians to academic medical systems — with a unique synthesis of insurance solutions, claims and risk management experience, unparalleled data analytics, patient safety expertise, and advocacy.

Learn more about the history of The Doctors Company on the anniversary webpage, and follow The Doctors Company social media channels to see the full year of celebrations, including video testimonials from employees and from members who have been with the company for all 50 years.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Curi Insurance Group’s Members

April 13, 2026 by matray

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Curi Insurance Group’s Members; Places Credit Ratings Under Review With Negative Implications AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of the members of Curi Insurance Group (Curi) (Raleigh, NC). Concurrently, AM Best has placed the Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.

The ratings reflect Curi’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” (Excellent) have been placed under review with negative implications for the following members of Curi Insurance Group:

• UMIA Insurance, Inc.
• MMIC Insurance, Inc.
• Medical Mutual Insurance Company of North Carolina
• Medical Security Insurance Company
• MMIC Risk Retention Group, Inc.

The rating downgrades are based on the group’s surplus position, which has been impacted materially by significant adverse loss reserve development, driving large underwriting losses and increasing loss reserve metrics. Consequently, the group’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), has been on a downward trend and no longer supports the strongest balance sheet strength assessment. This deterioration has been accompanied by rising underwriting leverage, adverse loss reserve development and gradually declining liquidity metrics.

The ratings have been placed under review with negative implications due to deterioration in Curi’s overall balance sheet strength and operating performance driven by material adverse development and surplus decline, significantly deviating from projections. Additionally, results raise questions regarding internal controls, due diligence and governance, as well as price adequacy, underwriting and the potential for future reserve strengthening. The group is exploring numerous strategies currently to mitigate ongoing issues. The ratings will remain under review with negative implications until AM Best is able to gather further information regarding the group’s future capitalization and operational plans.

The Doctors Company Promotes Hayes to Interim SVP of Claims

April 7, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company has promoted Brittnie Hayes to interim senior vice president of claims, the insurer announced, succeeding Michael Meyer, who is retiring after 42 years in the medical professional liability insurance industry.

Hayes will lead the national claims team and oversee the planned integration with ProAssurance, while providing continuity for members, brokers and business partners. She will set strategic and operational direction for claims, strengthen reserve governance and litigation strategy, and manage day-to-day execution.

“Mr. Meyer has been a steady, trusted leader at The Doctors Company. He brought deep expertise, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on doing the right thing,” said Deepika Srivastava, chief operating officer. “We have full confidence in Ms. Hayes to ensure continuity for our more than 100,000 members. Her leadership in advancing data-driven insights strengthens our defense and reinforces our disciplined approach to claims management. She brings a rare ability to pair technology with human judgment to drive strong trial outcomes.”

Hayes joined The Doctors Company in 2023 and has held national and regional leadership roles, most recently serving as vice president of claims for the Northeast Region. In that role, she led regional litigation, oversaw claims operations and partnered with underwriting and business development on strategy, jurisdictional risk and data-driven performance insights.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this team and build on the strong foundation we've created,” Hayes said. “At a time of rising nuclear verdicts and changing courtroom narratives, we remain focused on delivering a strong defense to protect our members. Ninety-three percent of The Doctors Company members surveyed say we set the standard for the industry's most aggressive defense; we will continue to prioritize the needs of healthcare professionals while maintaining rigorous claims-handling practices.”

Hayes previously held leadership roles at COPIC Insurance Company and worked as a defense attorney specializing in medical professional and hospital malpractice litigation. She holds a juris doctor from Creighton University and a bachelor of science degree in political science from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

The Doctors Company Announces $14.3 Million Dividend

March 31, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company announced that it has approved a 2026 premium dividend of approximately $14.3 million, bringing the insurer’s total of declared dividends to date to $500 million.

“We are pleased to reward members once again with earned dividends,” said Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group. “Dividends are an important part of our mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.”

Dividends of up to 10% were approved by The Doctors Company Board of Governors for eligible members in the following states: Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery may also receive a dividend, depending on their eligibility.

Eligible members will receive this year’s dividend on their annual premium for policy renewals between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

“As a member-owned company, we are committed to sharing the results of our financial success with the healthcare professionals we insure,” said Deepika Srivastava, chief operating officer of The Doctors Company. “Our multiyear dividend program recognizes the outstanding outcomes achieved by our members.”

Corgeris Expands into Illinois, Kentucky Medical Malpractice Markets

March 24, 2026 by matray

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Members of CapSpecialty Insurance Group

March 23, 2026 by matray

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation (both of Middleton, WI) and Platte River Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), collectively known as CapSpecialty Insurance Group (CapSpecialty). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.

The ratings reflect CapSpecialty’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

CapSpecialty’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), has been consistently maintained at the strongest level and benefits from the significant reinsurance agreements put in place with its affiliate National Indemnity Company, which reduced CapSpecialty’s net premium and reserve leverage ratios. CapSpecialty’s investments are managed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and are expected to show, over time, an increase in allocations to common stocks with high intrinsic value, in accordance with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s investment philosophy. Nonetheless, the portfolio is currently almost 100% invested in U.S. Treasury bills and investment income has been a strong tailwind for CapSpecialty’s operating earnings.

AM Best now assesses CapSpecialty’s operating performance as adequate. The upgrading of the ratings reflects AM Best’s view that underwriting actions taken by the group have led to improved underwriting results and reduced volatility that proved to be sustainable over time. CapSpecialty’s underwriting metrics and overall profitability have been consistent with the levels of an adequate operating performance assessment and are projected to maintain their recent favorable trends for the foreseeable future.

Blackstone Trial Group Launches Firm Focused on Correctional Healthcare Defense

March 13, 2026 by matray

A new law firm dedicated exclusively to defending correctional healthcare providers facing medical malpractice and civil rights claims has launched with offices in Alabama and Texas, the firm announced.

Blackstone Trial Group said it will focus on representing healthcare professionals and organizations that provide medical care within jails and prisons, a specialized litigation area that often involves both malpractice allegations and federal civil rights claims.

“Healthcare professionals working in correctional settings face unique challenges that are often misunderstood in the courtroom,” said Susanne Moore, founding attorney and CEO of the firm. “Our mission is to ensure their full story is told and that outcomes are fair and equitable.”

The firm said correctional healthcare presents a complex environment in which providers must deliver care while navigating security protocols, resource limitations, and a patient population with disproportionately high rates of chronic illness, mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Despite those challenges, providers are typically held to the same legal standard of care as clinicians in traditional healthcare settings.

Blackstone Trial Group said it was formed to provide defense representation tailored to those operational realities. The firm will handle litigation involving medical malpractice claims, wrongful death actions and federal civil rights lawsuits, including cases brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and allegations of deliberate indifference under the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The firm takes its name from William Blackstone, whose Commentaries on the Laws of England influenced the development of American jurisprudence.

“Justice means restoring balance,” Moore stated. “It means ensuring patients are treated fairly and within the standard of care. But it also means guarding against excessive verdicts that threaten to dismantle healthcare institutions and undermine the very care communities depend on.”

Moore, a registered nurse and multi-state licensed attorney, previously practiced as a medical malpractice defense attorney at a large law firm before serving as in-house counsel managing litigation and self-insurance for a Texas health sciences center providing correctional healthcare services. She later spent more than a decade working as a correctional healthcare operations executive.

“I've led large scale state correctional healthcare vendor transitions, helping teams balance the operational challenges between security requirements and patient care,” Moore noted. “That experience informs every case we handle. We don't just understand the medicine—we understand the environment.”

The firm said it will represent individual healthcare professionals, correctional healthcare companies and institutions nationwide. It also said it plans to depart from the traditional billable-hour model, offering fee structures designed to emphasize efficiency and results.

NOW Insurance Tops 30,000 Active Policies in Milestone for Healthcare Liability Insurer

March 11, 2026 by matray

NOW Insurance Services Inc. has surpassed 30,000 active policies nationwide, marking a new milestone for the Houston-based provider of professional liability coverage for healthcare providers and facilities.

The company said the achievement reflects growing demand for simplified insurance products designed for healthcare professionals, particularly allied health providers, home healthcare organizations and physician practices.

NOW Insurance and its program manager, PointBridge Insurance Services, have written more than 74,000 total policies since the company launched, according to the announcement.

Chief executive officer and founder Philip Cabaud said the milestone reflects the company’s expansion and its relationships with brokers and policyholders.

"Reaching 30,000 active policies is more than a number, it's a reflection of the relationships we've built with our customers, brokers and partners," said Cabaud in a statement. "We're proud of how far we've come, and even more excited about where we're headed. This milestone fuels our drive to keep innovating and expanding access to quality insurance coverage for healthcare providers and entities."

The company’s offerings include professional and general liability insurance products for allied healthcare professionals, home healthcare providers, miscellaneous healthcare facilities and physicians.

NOW Insurance has also received recognition in recent years from business and insurance technology organizations. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States for two consecutive years and ranked ninth among insurance companies on the list, according to the company.

In addition, the firm said it was recognized as a Celent Model Insurer for customer experience transformation, an award that evaluates innovation, business impact and technology implementation in the insurance industry.

Company executives said they plan to continue expanding coverage offerings and technology tools aimed at improving insurance accessibility and risk management resources for healthcare providers.