August 8, 2024 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the August 2024 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in their entirety, please subscribe today. Georgia Supreme Court Rules COVID Orders Tolled Statute of Limitations The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled last month that a statewide COVID-19 judicial emergency… Continue reading...

August 1, 2024 by matray

Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurance firm, announced that it is forming an exclusive relationship with MagMutual Insurance Co. This relationship is through Sapphire Blue, which specializes in developing sophisticated solutions to complex healthcare risks, and is a part of the firm’s underwriting specialty, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Sapphire Blue… Continue reading...

July 30, 2024 by matray

Integris Group announced that the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has affirmed the accreditation of its Continuing Medical Education (CME) program through July of 2027. The decision followed a rigorous application process, including the completion of a recent progress report, which resulted in the company’s full approval to… Continue reading...

July 18, 2024 by matray

AM Besthas affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” (Superior) 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...

July 16, 2024 by matray

Fitch Ratings Affirms 'A' Ratings, 'Stable' Outlook for The Doctors Company. Fitch Ratings affirmed its “A” (Strong) Insurer Financial Strength ratings for The Doctors Company. The outlook of these ratings is "Stable." The ratings are based on Fitch's assessment of the company's very strong statutory capital position and sufficient loss… Continue reading...

July 11, 2024 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the July 2024 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in their entirety, please subscribe today. Nuclear Jury Verdicts Have Surged During the Last Decade Nuclear jury verdicts in personal injury and wrongful death cases have surged during the last… Continue reading...

July 11, 2024 by matray

Coverys recently announced that Coverys Limited has received Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval to commence underwriting, effective June 26, 2024. This approval enables the organization to expand its offerings in the London market, supporting Coverys’ global growth and diversification strategy. Coverys Limited has also been… Continue reading...

July 9, 2024 by matray

Matthew Germak, MD, MPH, will be the new vice president for patient safety at CRICO, the medical professional liability insurance program serving the Harvard medical community and its affiliate organizations. He will assume this role beginning July 15, 2024. As vice president, Germak will report to Luke Sato, MD, senior… Continue reading...

June 20, 2024 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the members of ProAssurance Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the existing indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of… Continue reading...

June 20, 2024 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the members of ProAssurance Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the existing indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of… Continue reading...