August 16, 2022 by matray

Positive Physicians Holdings, the holding company of Positive Physicians Insurance Company and Positive Professionals Management LLC, promoted Brian Durkin to its chief financial officer position. Durkin will also continue to serve as treasurer. Mark Keyser had been serving as the company’s interim CFO and is expected to remain with the company in a consulting role. This appointment was approved by the Positive Physicians Board of Directors on Aug. 15.

“I am pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Durkin as our next CFO,” said Michael G. Roque, Positive Physicians president and chief executive officer. “I am confident Brian has the strategic vision and depth of industry experience to lead our finance organization. It is important to have the best talent to help us execute on our strategic initiatives for 2022 and beyond, including achieving significant growth and changing the landscape of the MPL industry by creating new ways of transacting business. I’m excited to have Brian join our executive team to help us continue to build on the Company’s momentum in the MPL industry.”

Durkin has more than 16 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. He recently served as Positive Physicians’ senior vice president and treasurer. Prior to joining the company as controller in December 2020, he served in various roles during his 8-year tenure at Chubb.

August 16, 2022 by matray

Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) announced that Ed Marley will be the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1, 2022. As this new role, Marley will succeed James Carland, MD, who has led MICA as president and CEO since 1997 and as chairman of the MICA Board of Trustees since 2003. Carland will continue as executive chairman of MICA’s Board of Trustees.

Marley steps into this role after leading MICA’s financial operations for 11 years as its chief financial officer. Under his leadership, MICA strengthened its financial position as demonstrated by its rating of A (Excellent) from AM Best Company. MICA’s balance sheet has grown to nearly $1.2 billion and $800 million in statutory surplus during his tenure. Since its inception, MICA has issued $700 million in policyholder dividends.

“During an extensive nationwide search, we sought someone who had the business acumen, industry expertise, and long-term vision to further MICA as an industry leader,” Carland said.“We are confident that with his leadership, Ed is the right person to continue MICA’s commitment to its member-insureds and its physician focused mission.”

Marley brings an extensive history of professional liability experience to his new role. Prior to joining MICA, he served as vice president at The Doctors Company and at SCPIE Holdings Inc. Earlier in his career, he served as the chief financial officer for a professional liability carrier insuring CPAs. 

Marley is active within the Medical Professional Liability Association, having been past chair and current member of its Technology, Human Resources & Finance Committee and a member of the Committee on Rating Agency Relations. He earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. 

“As President and CEO, I plan to continue the strong and enduring mission of MICA,” Marley said. “MICA is an exemplary advocate for its physicians and advanced health care professionals and a regional industry leader.”

August 16, 2022 by matray

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” to MMIC Risk Retention Group, Inc. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable. MMIC RRG is a sponsored risk retention group of Constellation, Inc., the parent company of MMIC Insurance, Inc., which is the lead member of Constellation Insurance Group (Constellation).

The ratings of MMIC RRG reflect the consolidated balance sheet strength of Constellation, which AM Best categorizes as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The rating assignment level reflects MMIC RRG’s role as a member of Constellation. Explicit support is provided to MMIC RRG through participation in a quota share reinsurance program with MMIC Insurance, Inc. In addition, MMIC RRG is fully integrated into Constellation’s operations and strategic plans, including a centralized management structure.

Constellation sponsored the formation of MMIC RRG in 2011 to meet the geographic expansions needs beyond its licensed territories. Constellation specializes in providing medical professional liability insurance to physicians, clinics, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, ancillary healthcare providers, long term care facilities and also offers self-insured retention options.