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...

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...