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.

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.

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.

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.

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.