December 5, 2017 by matray

On Dec. 4, Coverys announced the completion of the acquisition of R & Q Managing Agency Ltd. (RQMA). Under the terms of the agreement, RQMA, a fully authorized Lloyd’s managing agency based in London, will be renamed Coverys Managing Agency Limited. The agency currently manages Syndicates 1991, 3330 & 1110,… Continue reading...

December 5, 2017 by matray

On Dec. 1, Coverys finalized the acquisition of Global Insurance Management Company, Inc. (GIMC). GIMC and its insurance subsidiary, Healthcare Underwriters Group, Inc., provide medical professional liability insurance for physicians and healthcare providers in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Texas. “Coverys is committed to expanding GIMC’s ability to offer superior… Continue reading...

November 30, 2017 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced that it has promoted vice president Ann Whitehead, RN, JD, to lead its Risk Management & Patient Safety Department. In a concurrent announcement, the organization made known that Kimberly L. Danebrock, JD, BSN, RN, CPPS, has been promoted to director of risk management for… Continue reading...

November 20, 2017 by matray

CMIC Group, a member-owned medical professional liability insurance provider, recently appointed CMIC board member Paul Darcy, MD, as chairman of the Underwriting Committee. “Dr. Darcy is a highly skilled, experienced and well-respected physician whose attributes will benefit not only the Underwriting Committee but the company as a whole,” said Denise… Continue reading...

November 14, 2017 by matray

Alera Group — an Illinois-based specialists in employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management — acquired Flagship Healthcare, a physician-owned insurance brokerage specializing in professional liability insurance solutions for healthcare providers. The acquisition was effective Nov 1, 2017. Flagship Healthcare will join Alera Group through local firm GCG Financial in… Continue reading...

November 10, 2017 by matray

CMIC Group announced that Edmund Schiavoni, MD, has been elected president of the CMIC Risk Retention Group Board of Directors. “Dr. Schiavoni brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to his new role on the CMIC RRG Board of Directors,” said Denise Funk, CMIC Group chief executive officer. “His… Continue reading...

November 8, 2017 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. and ISMIE Indemnity announced plans yesterday for expanded product and service availability in Wisconsin. With a recently updated state rate filing, the companies will offer medical liability coverage for health professionals, groups and healthcare facilities. “ISMIE has served medical professionals in Wisconsin for many years and we… Continue reading...

November 7, 2017 by matray

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) recently announced that COPIC was selected as the preferred medical professional liability insurance provider for its members and will serve as an IMS Strategic Partner. During the last year, IMS has worked closely with COPIC on several initiatives, which lead to discussions about a potential partnership.… Continue reading...

November 7, 2017 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced that seven years after the release of its highly popular Medicine on Trial, it has published a new second edition as an educational resource for its member physicians. Inspired by the positive response to its original edition, Medicine on Trial – Risk Management… Continue reading...

November 6, 2017 by matray

NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company announced that it is now offering coverage to healthcare professionals in Tennessee. This is the latest in NORCAL’s national expansion, which now reaches 39 states, including the District of Columbia. “We are excited to be a part of the medical community in Tennessee and to introduce… Continue reading...