June 1, 2026 by matray

Hudson Insurance Group (Hudson) announced the appointment of Beth Diamond as senior vice president and chief claims officer. Diamond has more than two decades of specialty claims experience and most recently served as group chief claims and litigation officer at Beazley. During her tenure, she led high-performing, industry-renowned teams across… Continue reading...

May 29, 2026 by matray

At its Annual Meeting of Members on May 15, the Medical Professional Liability Association — the international organization representing the MPL insurance community — elected Natasha Anning, Mike Beckett and Edward G. Marley to serve three-year terms on the association’s board of directors. Natasha Anning is the chief executive officer… Continue reading...

May 26, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company appointed emergency physician and healthcare innovation executive Akhil Saklecha, MD, and clinical research leader Owen Garrick, MD, to its Board of Governors. The medical liability insurer said the appointments bring additional expertise in healthcare innovation, diagnostics, clinical research and executive leadership to the board as the company… Continue reading...

May 8, 2026 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association named five defense attorneys as recipients of its 2026 MPL Industry Defender Award, recognizing their longtime contributions to defending healthcare providers and supporting medical professional liability insurers. The association announced today that Raymond L. Blessey, Mariam T. Hopkins, Derek M. Stikeleather, Leigh Ann Smith and… Continue reading...

May 7, 2026 by matray

The board of directors of KAMMCO announced today a long-term leadership succession plan that will transition the medical professional liability insurer’s top leadership over the next several years. Under the plan, president and chief executive officer Kurt Scott announced he intends to retire at the end of 2028 after nearly… Continue reading...

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… Continue reading...

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… Continue reading...

January 23, 2026 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association) is pleased to announce that David Kinard has been named senior vice president of membership and business development. In this new role, Kinard will lead the Association’s strategic growth efforts through member and affiliate partner recruitment, retention and engagement. He also will oversee… Continue reading...

January 15, 2026 by matray

MagMutual Insurance Co. has named Stephanie A. Sheps as its chief defense officer, placing her in charge of MyDefense, the insurer’s liability defense organization. MyDefense, launched in November 2025, is positioned by MagMutual as an integrated malpractice defense platform combining legal, analytical and emotional support for its insured healthcare providers.… Continue reading...

December 17, 2025 by matray

Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) announced today the promotion of Susan Orris to vice president of underwriting and the appointment of Katherine Woslager as vice president of marketing and corporate communications, as the company prepares to mark its 50th anniversary in 2026. Orris was promoted from director of underwriting… Continue reading...