October 7, 2026 by matray

Peyton AI launched an artificial intelligence platform designed to help medical malpractice insurers, attorneys and healthcare risk managers evaluate the potential merits of medical negligence claims in minutes rather than waiting weeks or months for an initial expert review.  The company said its platform analyzes medical records and other case… Continue reading...

October 7, 2026 by matray

Physical therapy professional liability claim severity increased more than 20% in CNA and HPSO's latest closed-claims analysis, with the study also showing a shift toward higher indemnity payments. The Physical Therapy Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition examines claims involving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy practices that… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Surgical treatment accounts for nearly four out of five medical malpractice claims involving orthopedic care, according to a new claims analysis from The Doctors Company that also identifies technical skill, clinical judgment and communication as significant contributors to patient harm. The Doctors Company analyzed 2,483 orthopedic malpractice claims from 2010… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Diagnostic errors in hospitalized patients frequently result in death or permanent injury and generate higher average indemnity payments than other inpatient medical professional liability events, according to a new claims analysis from Coverys. The medical professional liability insurer examined 6,302 events closed between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2025,… Continue reading...

October 1, 2026 by matray

Tokio Marine HCC’s Cyber & Professional Lines Group promoted Jonathan Holmes to senior vice president of professional lines, expanding his responsibilities to include several specialty liability businesses, including healthcare professional liability. In the expanded role, Holmes will oversee healthcare professional liability as well as employment practices liability, architects and engineers,… Continue reading...

September 29, 2026 by matray

The vertically integrated, artificial intelligence-driven medical professional liability insurance platform Indigo surpassed $20 million in premiums, doubling its premium volume since announcing a $50 million Series B financing round in January. The company said growth has been driven by increased business from larger physician groups, expansion of its broker network… Continue reading...

September 24, 2026 by matray

Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine is warning its insured physicians and healthcare organizations that three nuclear verdicts in Maine during a nine-month period may signal that social inflation is taking hold in a region historically known for a relatively stable medical liability environment.  In an article published in its… Continue reading...

September 22, 2026 by matray

LAMMICO named Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, La., the recipient of its 11th annual Patient Safety Award and Grant for efforts to reduce pressure injuries. The 2025-26 award program focused on reducing skin and pressure injuries, which can cause pain and other complications for patients and expose healthcare facilities to… Continue reading...

September 22, 2026 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the A (Excellent) financial strength rating of Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona and MICA Risk Retention Group Inc., the medical professional liability insurer announced today. The rating agency also affirmed the companies’ long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” (Excellent). The outlook for both companies’ ratings is… Continue reading...

September 2, 2026 by matray

The American Association of Orthodontists has launched a new medical malpractice insurance program designed exclusively for its members. The coverage is offered through the AAO Endorsed Insurance Program and administered by Lockton Affinity. According to the association, the proprietary product was developed specifically around the professional liability risks faced by… Continue reading...