October 15, 2026 by matray

Medical malpractice claims closed in Florida during 2025 generated nearly $2 billion in indemnity and loss-adjustment expenses, an increase of 7.8% from the previous year, as the statewide medical malpractice combined ratio rose above 100% and approved physician rate changes averaged 5.4%. The findings appear in the Florida Office of… Continue reading...

October 8, 2026 by matray

A new market study projects growing demand for insurance protecting in vitro fertilization clinics as rising treatment volumes expose fertility practices to an unusual combination of medical malpractice, laboratory, cyber and operational risks. The Business Research Company projects the global IVF clinic insurance market will grow from $4.47 billion in… Continue reading...

October 7, 2026 by matray

Physical therapy professional liability claim severity increased more than 20% in CNA and HPSO's latest closed-claims analysis, with the study also showing a shift toward higher indemnity payments. The Physical Therapy Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition examines claims involving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy practices that… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Surgical treatment accounts for nearly four out of five medical malpractice claims involving orthopedic care, according to a new claims analysis from The Doctors Company that also identifies technical skill, clinical judgment and communication as significant contributors to patient harm. The Doctors Company analyzed 2,483 orthopedic malpractice claims from 2010… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Diagnostic errors in hospitalized patients frequently result in death or permanent injury and generate higher average indemnity payments than other inpatient medical professional liability events, according to a new claims analysis from Coverys. The medical professional liability insurer examined 6,302 events closed between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2025,… Continue reading...

September 11, 2026 by matray

Physicians’ concerns about malpractice lawsuits contribute to unnecessary testing, higher healthcare spending and potential harm to patients, according to a new Milliman Inc. report examining the forces driving the U.S. healthcare system. The August report, The Complex Mechanisms Underlying U.S. Healthcare: Dynamics That Drive Our System, estimates that defensive medicine… Continue reading...

September 11, 2026 by matray

Rising claim severity is driving tougher underwriting, higher prices and increased pressure on healthcare organizations to retain more risk, according to Gallagher’s “Healthcare Market Report: Summer 2026.” Although medical liability claim frequency has generally stabilized or declined, the cost of individual claims continues to increase, reshaping the market for hospitals,… Continue reading...

June 24, 2025 by matray

A new physician survey reveals a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of -52 for professional satisfaction, with only 12% of physicians recommending medicine as a career to others. The top reason: 64% of physicians named misinformation on social media as the most challenging part of practicing medicine. Conducted by The Doctors… Continue reading...

January 7, 2025 by matray

Discover How AI is Revolutionizing Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Insurance 🚀 AI is reshaping the insurance landscape, and now is your chance to learn how it can elevate the claims management and reduce the claims costs for your MPL business. Join Medical Liability Monitor for an exclusive webinar, “Harnessing Artificial… Continue reading...

December 12, 2022 by matray

Study Shows Wide Variance Among States’ Malpractice Costs Physicians, nurses and healthcare workers in the state of New York suffered the largest number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed between 2012 and 2022, while those in Wisconsin experienced the fewest filings during the same period, according to a study published online… Continue reading...