October 3, 2017 by matray

Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL) and MedPro Group Inc. (MedPro) announced today the addition of Premium Medical Protection Ltd. (PMP) to the Berkshire Hathaway group of healthcare liability companies. BHIIL, MedPro and PMP have been working together since 2014 to deliver contractual medical indemnity insurance as well as patient safety and risk management solutions to private practice consultants and surgeons in the United Kingdom. Subject to regulatory approvals, this transaction is expected to close by year-end. “PMP was created nearly a decade ago to provide UK consultants and surgeons with the best contractual medical indemnity insurance and patient safety solutions available,” said Juliet Bentley, PMP’s founder and CEO. “Our combination of top customer service, winning defense and leading contractual insurance protections have resulted in delighted customers and sustained PMP growth. Joining BHIIL/MedPro Group in the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies offering healthcare liability solutions continues our mission and allows us to further expand our capabilities and services to even more healthcare providers throughout the UK.” With offices in Leamington Spa, Glasgow and London, PMP and its BHIIL/MedPro partners serve nearly 2,000 private practice consultants and surgeons throughout the UK. Ms. Bentley will remain as president, and its employees and operations will continue as is. “We are delighted to be able to work even more closely with PMP, and – with this acquisition – further highlight and strengthen the Group’s commitment to the UK medical malpractice market,” said John Bartlett, BHIIL/MedPro International vice president. “The Group will be a great home for PMP and its dedicated employees.”

October 3, 2017 by matray

The Doctors Company announced today the selection of Crystal R. Brown as senior vice president of underwriting, effective immediately. In her new role, Brown leads the company's underwriting operations nationally, reporting directly to Bill Fleming, TDC's chief operating officer. Brown most recently served as healthcare zone leader for CNA Insurance in Chicago. At CNA, she oversaw a team of underwriting professionals at 10 branch offices who focused on the healthcare segment, including community and specialty hospitals, academic medical facilities, allied healthcare, accountable care organizations, large medical and academic groups, skilled nursing homes, assisted living centers, independent living facilities, life plan communities and life science companies. “We are very excited to have Crystal join The Doctors Company’s leadership team,” Fleming said. “With her broad experience with many types of healthcare organizations, she brings a deep understanding of the ever-changing healthcare environment and expertise in developing solutions for technically complex healthcare accounts across the enterprise. She will be a great asset in our work to provide expert guidance, resources, and coverage to our members no matter how they practice.” Brown has more than 25 years of underwriting experience. She held several roles at CNA, including assistant vice president, underwriting director and senior underwriter. She also previously worked as a healthcare specialist for Continental Insurance Company in New York prior to the merger with CNA. She is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Program at Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, and she earned an MPA in Health Services Management from New York University as well as a bachelor’s degree in English from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. “I am honored to have been selected by The Doctors Company to lead, collaborate with and motivate the teams and regions to grow our membership and expand our capabilities,” Brown said. “I fully support and am encouraged by our mission to advance, protect and reward the practice of good medicine. I look forward to working on unique solutions for our members.”