May 7, 2026 by matray

The board of directors of KAMMCO announced today a long-term leadership succession plan that will transition the medical professional liability insurer’s top leadership over the next several years.

Under the plan, president and chief executive officer Kurt Scott announced he intends to retire at the end of 2028 after nearly 40 years with the organization. The board unanimously selected Tucker Poling as Scott’s successor.

Effective immediately, Poling has been promoted to executive vice president and general counsel as part of the transition process.

Scott joined KAMMCO in 1989 and has helped lead the organization’s growth and mission over the past 36 years. In announcing the succession plan, he said the transition was designed to ensure continuity for the organization and the healthcare professionals it serves.

“This transition represents a positive and thoughtful step forward,” Scott said in a statement. “It will help ensure that KAMMCO continues to fulfill its mission for the next generation of healthcare professionals.”

Scott also said he plans to remain with KAMMCO in an advisory role for several years following his retirement.

Poling, who has been part of KAMMCO’s senior leadership team, will continue to work with the insurer’s claims department while taking on expanded executive responsibilities during the multi-year transition.

As part of the leadership changes, Courtney Cyzman joined the organization as vice president of claims, succeeding Poling in that role.

Before joining KAMMCO, Cyzman served in several positions with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, including general counsel. Most recently, she practiced with Logan, Logan & Watson, LC, where she focused on defending healthcare professionals and medical facilities in medical malpractice litigation and licensure matters, including representing KAMMCO insureds.

KAMMCO said the transition plan is intended to provide continuity and organizational stability for its members, staff and the healthcare professionals and organizations it serves across Kansas.