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...

June 8, 2018 by matray

A.M. Best announced it has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for Medical Professional Mutual Insurance Co. (ProMutual) wholly owned subsidiaries, ProSelect Insurance Cos. (ProSelect), Preferred Professional Insurance Co. (PPIC), Coverys Specialty Insurance Co. (Coverys Specialty) and its sponsored risk retention group, Coverys RRG, Inc. In addition, Healthcare… Continue reading...

June 7, 2018 by matray

After more than 20 years with LAMMICO, Thomas H. Grimstad, MD, has announced his retirement as president and CEO effective March 1, 2019. The Board of Directors has elected LAMMICO’s current Board chairman, J. Michael Conerly, MD, to succeed Grimstad as president and CEO. Grimstad joined LAMMICO as a member… Continue reading...

June 5, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. announced today that Washington, D.C., is the latest coverage territory in the medical professional liability insurance company's national expansion.  Recently granted admitted status by the District’s Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking (DISB), the company will offer wide-ranging medical liability coverage for health professionals, groups and… Continue reading...