Medical professional liability

Inpatient injectable medications and preventable adverse drug events: Healthcare and MPL costs

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• 2017 year-end financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers show continued profitability

  By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 04 April 2018

  In 2017, the medical professional liability market experienced another profitable year- with increases in net income and surplus relative to 2016, driven by promising investment performance.

• Has the MPL specialty industry reached its peak in financial strength ratings?

  By Eric J. Wunder, Sarah L. Rice | 01 March 2018

  This article examines the A.M. Best financial strength ratings as well as A.M. Best’s outlook for medical professional liability specialty insurers.

• Has fortune turned its back on MPL insurers?

  By Stephen J. Koca, Richard B. Lord | 23 January 2018

  In 2016, the medical professional liability industry’s profitability was still strong, though income was derived from slightly improving investment income and still favorable prior year loss development.

• Mid-year 2017 financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers

  By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 18 September 2017

  This article summarizes some key financial results for a composite of medical professional liability specialty writers through the second quarter of 2017.

• First quarter financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers

  By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 14 July 2017

  This article summarizes some key financial results for medical professional liability writers from the first quarter of 2017.

• Industry's profitability declines slightly while maintaining overall favorable results

  By Susan J. Forray, Chad C. Karls | 06 June 2017

  Surplus grew slightly in 2016, leaving the medical professional liability industry in a financial position roughly consistent with where it has been for the past half-decade.

• Patient compensation systems evolve: But are no less worrisome

  By Susan J. Forray, Eric J. Wunder | 28 April 2017

  This article focuses on some of the significant aspects of the patient compensation system (PCS) legislation and how they have varied by state and changed over time.

• 2016 year-end financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers

  By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 12 April 2017

  This article concludes the seventh year of analyzing the quarterly and annual statutory financial results for a composite of medical professional liability (MPL) specialty writers.

• MPL actuarial valuations in M&As

  By Richard C. Frese, Andy Hoffman | 08 March 2017

  With mergers and acquisitions, it is critical that the medical professional liability insurance program be properly accounted for.

• Capitalizing on your actuarial report

  By Andy Hoffman, Richard C. Frese | 08 March 2017

  Insight and background on critical topics to discuss with an actuary to enhance recognition of your insurance program, better manage its liabilities, and maintain appropriate actuarial analysis for the needs of the program.

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