May 30, 2024 by matray

The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, announced today that it has now distributed more than $175 million in Tribute Plan awards to almost 14,000  members. Created in 2007, the Tribute Plan rewards retiring doctors for their loyalty and dedication to superior patient care. The highest individual award to date is $264,808.… Continue reading...

May 24, 2024 by matray

ProAssurance Corp. announced at its annual meeting of shareholders on May 22 that shareholders had elected new directors Richard J. Bielen, CPA, and Staci M. Pierce, JD, and re-elected directors Bruce D. Angiolillo, J.D. (chairman), and Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., CPA, to serve three year terms expiring at the… Continue reading...

May 22, 2024 by matray

Matthew L. Perkins, MD, of Smyrna, Tenn., became the chair of the State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC) Board of Directors on May 14, 2024. An internal medicine physician and pediatrician, Perkins has spent 16 years on the SVMIC Board, having previously served as treasurer and vice chair. “I am honored to… Continue reading...

May 20, 2024 by matray

Christine M. Tomkins, MBChB(Hons), FRCS, FRCOphth, FRCP, MBA, BSc(Hons), DO, strategic advisor to the Medical Defence Union, has been selected to serve as the chair of the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association. “It’s a privilege to continue my service to the MPL Association in the role of Chair,” Tomkins said.… Continue reading...

May 7, 2024 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the May 2024 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in their entirety, please subscribe today. Colorado Considers Raising Noneconomic Damage Cap To Save It The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee last month approved by a four-to-one vote Senate Bill 24-130… Continue reading...

April 26, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association has announced that the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. (FSPHP) will receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness. FSPHP is being honored for its role as a leader in the medical community, specifically to improve the health and well-being of… Continue reading...

April 26, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association has announced that James D. Hurley, ACAS, MAAA, consulting actuary with WTW, will receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Lifetime Achievement. Hurley is being honored for his decades of unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the MPL industry. The MPL Association is the… Continue reading...

April 23, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association has awarded its 2024 MPL Industry Defender Award to John D. Cassidy, Tamura D. Coffey, R. Brent Cooper, Louis “Duke” DeHaas, and Selina Hunt. This award is presented annually to defense attorneys in recognition of their exceptional and outstanding lifelong contributions to defending physicians,… Continue reading...

April 23, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association announced that Carl T. Hook, MD, will receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland. Dr. Hook is being honored for his outstanding contributions and longtime dedication to the MPL insurance community, the MPL Association and healthcare professionals. The MPL Association… Continue reading...

April 22, 2024 by matray

Inszone Insurance Services, a provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, recently announced its acquisition of Talerity, LLC, a specialized Inszone Logo insurance agency focusing on professional liability for medical providers. The acquisition comes on the heels of Inszone Insurance's appointment of Amy Hieatt as executive… Continue reading...