February 6, 2018 by matray

With the myriad issues that face the ever-evolving medical care sector, medical practices are likewise facing multiple legislative and regulatory headwinds in approaches to office risk management. To help bring these issues into clearer focus for practice managers, the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) will be represented on a… Continue reading...

February 5, 2018 by matray

Coverys Syndicate 1975 has appointed Stephanie Crowther as underwriter for its specialist medical professional liability account beginning February 2018. Syndicate 1975 commenced underwriting on Jan. 1, 2018, and is a source of London-based insurance and reinsurance capacity. Syndicate 1975 provides traditional and innovative coverage for physicians, hospitals and other providers… Continue reading...

February 2, 2018 by matray

Constellation, Inc., a partnership of mutual liability insurers and healthcare service organizations, announced a strategic collaboration with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), a healthcare professional services firm whose clients include more than 8,300 healthcare and senior living clients across the country. “Our agreement with CLA marks a significant milestone as we expand our… Continue reading...

February 1, 2018 by matray

The NORCAL Group Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare in local communities, announces its inaugural group of grant recipients. Seven organizations have been awarded funding for initiatives and programs that support any of three critical healthcare areas: patient care, patient safety and physician wellness. The seven recipients are: •    Anchorage Project… Continue reading...

January 29, 2018 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced the promotion of Daniel Cavanaugh to vice president of membership development following the retirement of William J. West (Bill) on February 15. West steps down from his role after more than two decades of successfully helping to foster membership growth, while Cavanaugh succeeds to… Continue reading...

January 23, 2018 by matray

ProAssurance Corp. announced that it has promoted Edward L. "Ned" Rand, Jr., to chief operating officer. In this newly created position Rand will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of ProAssurance, reporting directly to Stan Starnes, chairman and chief executive officer. Rand has served for 13 years as the chief… Continue reading...

January 15, 2018 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. announced the promotion of Edward J. Carroll, JD, to vice president of underwriting. Carroll will oversee business underwriting for ISMIE and its subsidiaries. Carroll joined ISMIE Mutual in early 2017 when he was appointed as director of underwriting – new segments. He was brought on to… Continue reading...

January 3, 2018 by matray

The following is a statement — dated Dec. 18, 2017 — from Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange (HPIX) regarding its liquidation: "In 2015, we determined it was in the best interests of our subscribers to voluntarily cease operations and begin an orderly run-off of the company's liabilities. Our plan to settle… Continue reading...

December 13, 2017 by matray

CMIC Group announced today that its chief financial officer, Emmanuel (Manny) Zervos, will retire at the end of the year. He has served as CMIC’s CFO since 1989. “Manny has served CMIC Group for decades with unstinting grace and professionalism, in addition to good cheer,” said John Hornby, MD, chairman and… Continue reading...

December 7, 2017 by matray

CMIC Group announced today that its chief executive officer, Denise Funk, will retire at the end of the year. Funk joined CMIC at the company’s onset in 1984, recruited by the Connecticut State Medical Society as a consultant for the newly formed mutual company founded by Connecticut physicians. She was… Continue reading...