June 24, 2021 by matray

Aledade, Inc. and the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), a provider of medical professional liability protection in California, today announced a new collaboration designed to support CAP member physicians in the transition to value-based care. Aledade’s physician-led accountable care organization (ACO) model and support services will be offered to… Continue reading...

June 15, 2021 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” of the members of MedPro Group (MedPro). These Credit Ratings (ratings) apply to The Medical Protective Company (Fort Wayne, IN) and its affiliates: Princeton Insurance Company (Princeton, NJ); PLICO, Inc. (Oklahoma… Continue reading...

June 4, 2021 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) announced the retirement of its chief operating officer Cindy Belcher, effective August 6, 2021. Belcher is stepping down from her role after two decades of building the CAP business development and membership services functions, along with her oversight of various operations departments of the… Continue reading...

May 25, 2021 by matray

DATE: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 TIME: 2 p.m. EDT; 1 p.m. CDT; 12 p.m. MDT; 11 a.m. PDT PLACE: Your computer COST: $147 through 6/2/21; $197 thereafter. Registration includes access for up to five participants in multiple locations. REGISTER NOW: tinyurl.com/2x28wbrb The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a sudden, significant increase… Continue reading...

May 13, 2021 by matray

MLMIC Insurance Co. announced yesterday that Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq., assumed the role of its chief executive officer and vice chair, effective May 12, 2021. Schoppmann previously served as MLMIC’s president and chief operating officer and has a long history of representing healthcare providers in New York and nationally. According… Continue reading...

May 10, 2021 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association today announced that William C. Passolt of OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC) will be the recipient of the 2021 Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland. Passolt is being honored for his outstanding contributions and longtime dedication to the MPL insurance community, the… Continue reading...

May 6, 2021 by matray

ProAssurance Corp. announced its acquisition of NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. was completed May 5, 2021. NORCAL’s members approved the transaction at a special meeting on April 26. Under terms of a previously announced agreement, NORCAL became part of ProAssurance following its demutualization. Through its tender offer to NORCAL policyholders who… Continue reading...

April 28, 2021 by matray

Curi today announced the appointment of Brad Diericx to chief operating officer of the company’s Insurance Solutions business. In this new role, Diericx will lead the core elements of Curi’s long-standing insurance business, including its medical professional liability offering. Diericx joins Curi from HDI Global, the German international insurance group,… Continue reading...

April 19, 2021 by matray

AM Best will host a complimentary webinar exploring the state of the medical professional liability (MPL) insurance market on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). AM Best analytic personnel and insurance industry leaders will examine MPL insurers’ underwriting and operating results, pandemic-related challenges in the healthcare industry, and… Continue reading...

April 14, 2021 by matray

To All Interested Persons: The South Carolina Medical Malpractice Association (SCMMA) is hosting a mandatory pre-bid conference for all persons interested in submitting a proposal in response to SCMMA RFP No. 2021-001 (announcement and RFP can be found here for more details). The mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on… Continue reading...