First-quarter financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers show effect of dwindling releases

In our latest issue of Medical Liability Monitor, we summarize key first-quarter 2021 financial results for a large group of insurers specializing in medical professional liability (MPL). In the article, we compare historical first-quarter to annual financial results in order to offer a glimpse at where 2021 might be headed. The data used in our analysis dates back to 2002 and consists of aggregate statutory financial information compiled from S&P Global Market Intelligence. We discuss key metrics such as:

• Premium growth
• Reinsurance costs
• Reserves and combined ratios
• Operating margin

This article was originally published in the July 2021 issue of Medical Liability Monitor.