May 8, 2026 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association named five defense attorneys as recipients of its 2026 MPL Industry Defender Award, recognizing their longtime contributions to defending healthcare providers and supporting medical professional liability insurers. The association announced today that Raymond L. Blessey, Mariam T. Hopkins, Derek M. Stikeleather, Leigh Ann Smith and… Continue reading...

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… Continue reading...

May 5, 2026 by matray

Positive Physicians Insurance Co. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group, a move the company said will support its long-term growth strategy in the medical professional liability market. According to the companies, the collaboration represents a deliberate step in expanding Positive Physicians’ capabilities through alignment with… Continue reading...

April 27, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company said it has made a series of leadership appointments aimed at strengthening underwriting operations, supporting growth and improving alignment across its medical professional liability business. Todd Zeiter has been promoted to chief underwriting officer, a move the company said reflects his nearly three decades of experience across… Continue reading...

April 27, 2026 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association) proudly announces Robert E. White, Jr., as the recipient of the 2026 Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland. This award recognizes White's outstanding contributions and longtime dedication to the MPL insurance community, healthcare professionals and the MPL Association. With 58 years… Continue reading...

April 15, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company, the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Since April 15, 1976, the company has been dedicated to its mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine. Fifty years ago, as California was gripped by a medical malpractice insurance… Continue reading...

April 13, 2026 by matray

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Curi Insurance Group’s Members; Places Credit Ratings Under Review With Negative Implications AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of the members… Continue reading...

April 7, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company has promoted Brittnie Hayes to interim senior vice president of claims, the insurer announced, succeeding Michael Meyer, who is retiring after 42 years in the medical professional liability insurance industry. Hayes will lead the national claims team and oversee the planned integration with ProAssurance, while providing continuity… Continue reading...

March 31, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company announced that it has approved a 2026 premium dividend of approximately $14.3 million, bringing the insurer’s total of declared dividends to date to $500 million. “We are pleased to reward members once again with earned dividends,” said Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and CEO of The… Continue reading...

March 24, 2026 by matray

Cogeris Insurance Group has entered the Illinois and Kentucky medical professional liability insurance markets, citing limited competition and rising rates as drivers behind the expansion, the company said. The insurer said it has completed licensing requirements in both states and will begin operations with two regions overseen by regional managers:… Continue reading...