November 2, 2017 by matray

CMIC Group announced the election of John Hornby, MD, as the chairman and president of the CMIC Board of Directors. A CMIC policyholder since 1987 and a member of the CMIC Board of Directors since 2006, Hornby has a long and impactful history with the company. His most recent role… Continue reading...

November 1, 2017 by matray

NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. 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...

October 16, 2017 by matray

Malpractice claims in which the use of electronic health records (EHRs) contributed to patient injury have increased continuously during the past decade, according to a study released today by The Doctors Company. The study reveals that claims in which EHRs are a factor grew from just two between 2007 and 2010 to 161 from… Continue reading...

October 4, 2017 by matray

Chicago — According to just-released data from the 2017 Medical Liability Monitor Annual Rate Survey, the medical professional liability (medical malpractice) insurance industry’s collective mature, base-rate premiums experienced an overall average decrease of 1.1 percent from last year. More specifically, Internal Medicine rates decreased 1.1 percent, General Surgery rates decreased… Continue reading...

October 3, 2017 by matray

Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL) and MedPro Group Inc. (MedPro) announced today the addition of Premium Medical Protection Ltd. (PMP) to the Berkshire Hathaway group of healthcare liability companies. BHIIL, MedPro and PMP have been working together since 2014 to deliver contractual medical indemnity insurance as well as patient safety… Continue reading...

October 3, 2017 by matray

The Doctors Company announced today the selection of Crystal R. Brown as senior vice president of underwriting, effective immediately. In her new role, Brown leads the company's underwriting operations nationally, reporting directly to Bill Fleming, TDC's chief operating officer. Brown most recently served as healthcare zone leader for CNA Insurance… Continue reading...

September 29, 2017 by matray

The Doctors Company announced yesterday that it is now offering coverage on an admitted basis to New York healthcare providers. The New York Department of Financial Services’ recent approval of the company’s manual rate and secondary filings officially confirmed the company’s expanded presence. The Napa, Calif.-based insurer of medical liability… Continue reading...

September 29, 2017 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. and ISMIE Indemnity announced plans yesterday for expanded service and product offerings in the state of Missouri. With a recent updated rate filing, the companies will offer medical liability coverage for individual health professionals, groups and healthcare facilities. ISMIE plans to pursue new business in Missouri as… Continue reading...

September 21, 2017 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. and ISMIE Indemnity announced plans today for expanded service and product offerings in the state of Michigan. With a recent updated rate filing, the companies will offer medical liability coverage for individual health professionals, groups and healthcare facilities. “ISMIE has had a Michigan presence for many… Continue reading...

September 19, 2017 by matray

ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co. announced its 2nd Annual Risk Management Symposium: Emerging Risks. This daylong conference will be held November 17 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill., and is open to all interested healthcare professionals and administrators. This year’s symposium will feature keynotes and individual breakout sessions focusing on… Continue reading...