The medical malpractice climate in Florida is discouraging medical students from pursuing careers in obstetrics and gynecology – a trend that could further reduce patients’ access to obstetric care, a survey by the University of South Florida College of Medicine …
Sick and injured Texans now have more physicians who are more willing and able to give them the medical care they need, closer to home thanks to the state’s 2003 health care liability reforms, according to the results of a …
Montgomery Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, is adding to its field claim operations in western North Carolina to expedite claims processing for its policyholders and appointed agents in this part of the state. Montgomery has added Brian Grady …
In January, Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. selected R. Steven Orr to serve as Maryland Insurance Commissioner, succeeding Alfred W. Redmer, who resigned in October 2005 to join the private sector. Orr most recently served as senior vice president …
Courts and legislatures around the country are taking a serious look at the problems created by the consolidation of mass tort cases, like the asbestos and silica litigation. The Michigan Supreme Court provided the latest move toward restoring balance with …
Would amount to ‘onerous’ burden, says court; agents agree 14 Mass. agents cautious on assigned risk plan Court approves Commissioner Bowler’s ARP; what’s next step? 15 Northeast leads in firms buying terror coverage Take-up rates vary by region and property …
Security Risks Nuts & Bolts: AI Risk, Lexington Insurance’s Middle Market Unit, has selected Brownyard Programs Ltd. to bring AIG’s GuardSecure product to small- and intermediate-sized private security companies throughout the United States. The program’s focus will include a range …
In January, Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. selected R. Steven Orr to serve as Maryland Insurance Commissioner, succeeding Alfred W. Redmer, who resigned in October 2005 to join the private sector. Orr most recently served as senior vice president …
Courts and legislatures around the country are taking a serious look at the problems created by the consolidation of mass tort cases, such as asbestos and silica litigation. The Michigan Supreme Court provided the latest move toward restoring balance with …
We say that creating law is the right and responsibility of legislatures, not courts. However, in this case Michigan’s Supreme Court came up with a unique approach to controlling caseloads and prioritizing sick people over those with no symptoms, while …
