Medical professional liability

Underwriting income continues to decline, with faint signs of a firming market on the horizon
By Susan J. Forray, Chad C. Karls | 13 May 2019

The medical professional liability industry’s long-term trend of declining frequency appears to have ended several years ago.
Medical professional liability in 2018: Major challenges
By Paul A. Greve, Jr., Richard Henderson, Susan J. Forray | 25 September 2018

This article provides an overview of the state of the medical professional liability (MPL) insurance industry through the first half of 2018, focusing on key MPL environmental factors, MPL litigation trends, and MPL industry financials.
Mid-year 2018 financial results for composite of medical professional liability specialty writers
By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 17 September 2018

A summary of some key financial results for a composite of medical professional liability specialty writers through the second quarter of 2018.
First-quarter financial results for composite of medical professional liability specialty writers
By Eric J. Wunder, Bradley J. Parker | 05 July 2018

This article summarizes some key financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers from the first quarter of 2018.
Underwriting income continues to decline, offset by 2017 investment gains
By Susan J. Forray, Chad C. Karls | 19 June 2018

The medical professional liability industry remains in a financial position roughly consistent with where it has been for the past five years.
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.

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06 June 2017
Industry's profitability declines slightly while maintaining overall favorable results
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.
28 April 2017
Patient compensation systems evolve: But are no less worrisome
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.
12 April 2017
2016 year-end financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers
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.
08 March 2017
MPL actuarial valuations in M&As
With mergers and acquisitions, it is critical that the medical professional liability insurance program be properly accounted for.
08 March 2017
Capitalizing on your actuarial report
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.
27 September 2016
A difficult time: MPL insurers navigate the future
How will medical professional liability insurers compete in a shrinking market and what will their role be?
13 July 2016
First quarter financial results for medical professional liability specialty writers
The medical professional liability (MPL) market opens 2016 experiencing similar trends to those seen in recent years.
24 June 2016
A glass half empty or half full? Medical professional liability industry's profitability declines while maintaining overall favorable results
Surplus grew slightly in 2015, leaving the medical professional liability industry in a financial position roughly consistent with where it has been since the end of 2011.