AM Best Affirms “A” (Excellent) Rating for Curi’s Insurers 

June 24, 2025 by matray

Curi, the national healthcare advisory firm comprised of three distinct businesses: Curi Advisory, Curi Capital and Curi Insurance, today announced that rating agency AM Best has affirmed the “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating for six insurers in its Curi Insurance business. Each ratings was assigned a stable outlook, indicating Best's expectation that Curi’s strong balance sheet and ongoing strategic initiatives will drive consistent operating performance. Best also issued a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) to the company’s six insurers.

“We’re proud to be recognized by AM Best for our financial strength and operating performance, especially as our insurance entities unite around a shared commitment to service, strength and stability,” said Ryan Crawford, Curi Insurance’s chief executive officer. “As we continue to expand our reach nationwide, we remain firmly committed to the disciplined strategies and deep-rooted values that have earned the trust of our clients since 1975.”

“As we celebrate 50 years in business, this affirmation from AM Best is both a milestone and a motivator,” said Jason Sandner, Curi chief executive officer. “It reflects the financial strength we’ve built over the years and the unified vision we’re advancing today. Bringing together our insurance entities, we’re laying the foundation for even greater impact in the decades to come as a trusted partner for our clients in medicine, business and life.”

The insurers rated include Arkansas Mutual Insurance Co., Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of North Carolina, Medical Security Insurance Co., MMIC Insurance, Inc., MMIC Risk Retention Group, Inc., and UMIA Insurance Inc.

Curi reports more than $2.5 billion of consolidated assets and nearly $500 million in revenue, serving more than 75,000 physicians, healthcare providers and organizations across the U.S.

TDC Survey Reveals Only 12% of Physicians Likely to Recommend Medicine as a Career, Citing Misinformation and Lack of Trust

June 24, 2025 by matray

A new physician survey reveals a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of -52 for professional satisfaction, with only 12% of physicians recommending medicine as a career to others. The top reason: 64% of physicians named misinformation on social media as the most challenging part of practicing medicine.

Conducted by The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, the survey offers timely insights into physicians' current mindsets.

“We conducted this survey in December 2024 and January 2025, following a turbulent year in healthcare, to better understand physician perspectives on their practice environment,” said Deepika Srivastava, chief operating officer of The Doctors Company. “To fulfill our mission of advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine, we must listen to those on the front lines of patient care. While many physician surveys focus on compensation, EHRs, or AI, our goal was to uncover the everyday challenges clinicians face.”

When asked about the most challenging aspects of medical practice, respondents cited numerous concerns, including:

• 64%: Misinformation on social media
• 62%: High costs of medical care
• 55%: High cost of drugs
• 52%: Declining patient trust in physicians and the healthcare system
• 42%: Political climate affecting medical decision making

An infectious disease physician in New York said: “Medicine will always be about the physician and patient together, working to solve problems. Outside influences that sabotage this relationship such as high costs, poor access to care, administrative burdens, and AI masquerading as knowledge, continue to need resistance.”

Despite the challenges, physicians reiterated their joy in practicing medicine, acknowledging the most rewarding aspects of their career, including:

• 70%: Helping people recover from illness or injury
• 55%: The ability to solve complex problems
• 52%: Utilizing skill and knowledge
• 43%: Working with people who share the same passions
• 40%: Forming personal connections with patients and families

“The practice of medicine has changed dramatically with the growth of EHRs, the pandemic, and the introduction of AI,” Srivastava said. “Physicians are navigating greater complexity, higher patient demands, and increasing regulatory pressures. Now more than ever, they need support, advocacy, and protection to continue delivering safe, high-quality care. We remain committed to standing with them through every challenge.”

Read the in-depth survey and more physician feedback.

Survey Methodology: 368 physicians answered 11 questions. In terms of age, the bulk of our survey respondents were baby boomers, millennials, and members of Gen X. Respondents represented 47 U.S. states and a mix of specialties.