August 28, 2024
byMagMutual Insurance Co. named Tanner Colegrove, MD, its new chief medical officer. A board-certified OB/Gyn, Colegrove received her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine. She has 18 years of experience as an OB/Gyn and was most recently the… Continue reading...
August 15, 2024
byAM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) of Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of Maine (MMIC). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect MMIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM… Continue reading...
August 13, 2024
byProAssurance recently received a provisional accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). ProAssurance achieved this accreditation by using current educational activities that demonstrate compliance in the areas reviewed by the ACCME. Risk Management will revise available programs and publications carrying continuing medical education (CME) credits to reflect… Continue reading...
August 8, 2024
byBelow 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
byRyan 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
byIntegris 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
byAM 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
byFitch 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
byBelow 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
byCoverys 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...