November 13, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. has partnered with the Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA). Through the program, IOA and POMA members will receive access to ISMIE’s risk management program, discount credits and other benefits that come with ISMIE coverage. New physicians coming out of residency will… Continue reading...

November 7, 2018 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced the new hire of Thomas Mortimer in the role of senior account executive, adding a depth of industry knowledge and experience to the CAP sales team. Mortimer will report to Daniel Cavanaugh, CAP vice president of membership development.  A well-known figure in… Continue reading...

November 6, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. announced Charles Bradley (Brad) Ash has joined the company’s management team as a senior vice president, reporting to Wayne de Nazarie, executive vice president. Ash brings extensive experience within the medical liability insurance industry, most recently serving as chief executive officer of Aon Affinity Healthcare in… Continue reading...

November 2, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. announced that Ohio insurance regulators have granted the company admitted status, another important step in the leading medical professional liability carrier’s national expansion. With this recent development, ISMIE is able to offer Ohio physicians, health professionals and medical entities of all types wide-ranging medical liability coverage… Continue reading...

October 31, 2018 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that the outstanding financial strength of its core product, the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), has again earned an A+ (Superior) Rating from A.M. Best Company, a global full-service credit rating agency dedicated to serving the financial and healthcare service industries. This marks… Continue reading...

October 22, 2018 by matray

Specialist insurer QBE North America has created a new healthcare unit that will be led by Cindy Oard, senior vice president, underwriting leader. The unit, QBE Integrated Advantage for Healthcare, is comprised of healthcare professionals in underwriting, claims, and risk solutions. The team will provide a multi-line solution, including management… Continue reading...

October 5, 2018 by matray

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) celebrated the Senate passage of the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act on October 3 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R.302). The legislation, which AAOS has advocated for since 2015, provides legal protection for traveling team physicians and safeguards injured athletes’… Continue reading...

September 20, 2018 by matray

Doctors in California will have to be honest with their patients if they are on probation for sexual assault or other egregious patient harm under legislation, SB 1448 by Senator Jerry Hill, that was signed by the Governor yesterday. The first-in-the-nation law requires doctors to disclose before a patient’s appointment… Continue reading...

September 5, 2018 by matray

The NORCAL Group Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides funding and support for healthcare initiatives focused on patient care, patient safety and physician wellness, is now accepting grant applications for qualifying programs through Oct. 15. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided grants and support for 13 worthy… Continue reading...

September 5, 2018 by matray

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