Industry's profitability declines slightly while maintaining overall favorable results

While on a downward trend, movement in the medical professional liability (MPL) industry has occurred at a relatively slow pace. Surplus grew slightly in 2016, leaving the MPL industry in a financial position roughly consistent with where it has been for the past half-decade.

Reprinted from the second quarter issue of Inside Medical Liability, Physician Insurers Association of America. Copyright, 2017.