Medical Malpractice Insurance

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Mar 6, 2024
Curi Holdings, Constellation Complete Merger to Offer Scale the Modern Healthcare Delivery System Requires

Curi Holdings and Constellation closed their previously announced merger last month. Both mutual holdings companies, the combined entity now operates under the name Curi, creating a unified national brand. With more than $2 billion of consolidated assets and nearly $400 million in revenue, the merged organization now serves more than 50,000 physicians, healthcare providers and […]

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Feb 12, 2024
Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies

Medical malpractice insurance protects physicians and other healthcare providers against the costs associated with defending a claim of medical negligence that led to injury or death. It typically covers all the costs within the monetary limits of the insurance policy. To ensure you receive the best coverage, it’s essential to pick the right medical malpractice […]

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Jan 24, 2024
ATRF Publishes Annual ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report, Medical Professional Liability Again Plays Determining Role

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) issued its 2023/2024 Judicial Hellholes report last month. The annual release documents abuses of the civil justice system in jurisdictions the pro-tort reform group says are among the most unfair and out of balance in the United States. The ATRF is a branch of the American Tort Reform Association […]

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Jan 12, 2024
Who Needs Medical Malpractice Insurance?

Medical malpractice insurance is vital for any individual or entity practicing in the healthcare sector. This can include anyone from doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, hospitals, and clinics. In most states, it’s a legal necessity for physicians to carry malpractice insurance, although the amounts of required coverage can differ. Furthermore, hospitals typically mandate that physicians and […]

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Dec 12, 2023
Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance Policies for Doctors and Physicians

In the complex world of healthcare, medical malpractice insurance serves as an essential safeguard for professionals. Understanding the different types of policies available is crucial for ensuring adequate coverage. What Are The Differences in Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy Types? Medical malpractice insurance policies come in various forms because they are designed to cater to the […]

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Dec 12, 2023
Medical Professional Liability Industry Convenes in New Orleans to Address Unique Challenges, Emerging Trends

side note: This is our annual write-up of all that happened at this year’s Medical Professional Liability Industry’s largest conference. What happens here drives changes to the medical malpractice insurance environment over the next 365 days. The Annual Conference of the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association took place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, […]

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Dec 5, 2023
AM Best: U.S. Medical Malpractice Insurers Make Underwriting, Net Income Gains Despite Difficult Environment

In spite of posting better underwriting outcomes and another year of favorable net income, AM Best has decided to retain its negative outlook for the medical professional liability (MPL or Medical Malpractice Insurance) sector this year. The ratings agency justified this outlook based on the segment’s unfavorable returns and an overall reduction in policyholder surplus, […]

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Apr 5, 2023
ATRF Publishes Annual ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report, Medical Professional Liability Again Plays Determining Role

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) issued its 2022/2023 Judicial Hellholes report last month. The annual release documents abuses of the civil justice system in jurisdictions the pro-tort reform group says are among the most unfair and out of balance in the nation. The ATRF is a branch of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), […]

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Mar 22, 2023
Medical Professional Liability Premium Growth Slowed in 2022

The medical professional liability insurance industry experienced double-digit premium growth in 2021, driven by firmer pricing and a return to pre-pandemic levels of healthcare utilization, but those gains waned last year, according to a new report published by the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association. The report examines direct premiums written for physicians and hospitals as […]

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