July 23, 2018 by matray

The NORCAL Group Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare in local communities, is pleased to announce its Spring 2018 grant recipients. Six organizations have been awarded funding for initiatives and programs focused on patient care, patient safety and physician wellness: • Asian Health Services  of Oakland, CA • Indian Doctor’s Club… Continue reading...

July 16, 2018 by matray

The Doctors Company today announced the selection of Kerin Torpey Bashaw, MPH, BSN, RN, as senior vice president of patient safety and risk management. Bashaw reports directly to Bill Fleming, chief operating officer. Bashaw brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role. She has held a variety… Continue reading...

July 16, 2018 by matray

CMIC announced today that Garrett P. Cronin has joined the CMIC Group team as its new director of underwriting.  Prior to joining CMIC, Cronin worked for Chubb Corp. as a national underwriting manager within their Chubb Specialty Business. His background and focus for the past 25 years has been in underwriting of healthcare, public… Continue reading...

July 5, 2018 by matray

NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. won the coveted SAMMY Award for “best overall work” at the 60th annual Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) Showcase Awards on June 26. The award honored NORCAL’s Employee Appreciation campaign, which thanked employees for their hard work throughout 2017. The SAMMY Award, selected by conference… Continue reading...

June 28, 2018 by matray

CMIC Group announced that Mary Ann Bentz, MD, has joined the CMIC Board of Directors.  “Dr. Bentz is an experienced and dynamic medical professional,” said Stephen J. Gallant, chief executive officer of CMIC Group. “Her leadership and background will prove to be a substantial asset to the Board as well… Continue reading...

June 26, 2018 by matray

CMIC Group has announced that Nicholas Bontempo, MD, has joined the CMIC Board of Directors. “Dr. Bontempo is a highly skilled and exceptional physician that is well respected in the community,” said Stephen J. Gallant, chief executive officer of CMIC Group. “His expertise and leadership experience will benefit the Board… Continue reading...

June 25, 2018 by matray

Earlier this month, Mutual Insurance Co. of Arizona (MICA) announced the appointment of Timothy (Tim) J. Friers as its new underwriting vice president. Friers will join MICA as vice president on July 9, 2018, and will become underwriting vice president upon the retirement of Mary K. Hedin. Hedin will retire… Continue reading...

June 21, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Indemnity, an excess and surplus line division of ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co., announced yesterday that it now offers medical professional liability insurance products in every state in the U.S. With approval from state insurance regulators, ISMIE Indemnity reports that it is positioned to deliver its protection and customized solutions… Continue reading...

June 18, 2018 by matray

The New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYSSPS) Executive Council has chosen The Doctors Company as the exclusively endorsed medical malpractice insurer for its members. “We chose to endorse The Doctors Company because as an organization founded and led by physicians and owned by members, they share our commitment… Continue reading...

June 18, 2018 by matray

Fitch Ratings has affirmed its “A” (Strong) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings for The Doctors Company and its wholly owned insurance subsidiaries. Fitch also announced that the rating outlook for all ratings is “Stable.” Fitch stated that the ratings are based on The Doctors Company’s historically strong profitability and underwriting… Continue reading...