May 26, 2026 by matray

The Doctors Company appointed emergency physician and healthcare innovation executive Akhil Saklecha, MD, and clinical research leader Owen Garrick, MD, to its Board of Governors. The medical liability insurer said the appointments bring additional expertise in healthcare innovation, diagnostics, clinical research and executive leadership to the board as the company… Continue reading...

May 26, 2026 by matray

Eighteen attorneys at Saxton & Stump were recognized on the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists in Pennsylvania and South Carolina, with several honorees focused on healthcare and medical liability-related practices, according to a firm announcement. Among the attorneys recognized for work tied to healthcare and medical liability defense… Continue reading...

May 22, 2026 by matray

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Healthcare Providers Insurance Co. and its reinsured affiliate, HPIC Risk Retention Group. Both companies are domiciled in Charleston, SC, and are members of Healthcare… Continue reading...

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...