Nuts & Bolts: Chevy Chase, Md.-based Victor O. Schinnerer and Company’s not-for-profit D&O program has added stand-alone fiduciary coverage to its portfolio. The policy offers fiduciary liability coverage for any employee acting as a fiduciary on behalf of the organization: …
James B. Allen Toledo, Ohio-based agency Hylant Group announced the promotion of James B. Allen to vice president of risk management and vice president legal counsel. In the newly created position of legal counsel, he will assume the additional role …
Gov. Dave Freudenthal has signed into law a bill that will create a medical review panel in Wyoming despite voicing reservations that it will succeed in reducing frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits. The medical review panel legislation was introduced to screen …
Los Angeles-based Venture Programs Inc. announced that Joseph Lesniak has joined the company as vice president of sales in its Western Region office. Based in Los Angeles, Lesniak is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and marketing Venture’s packages, products …
A bill approved Feb. 22 by the Senate would let doctors apologize and offer condolences to patients and their families without fear of having the statements held against them in court. The so-called “I’m sorry” provision is part of a …
The House on March 1 approved two bills that attempt to stem rising doctors’ liability insurance costs by allowing state officials to learn more about damage awards in malpractice cases and hospital mistakes that lead to lawsuits. One bill would …
A bill approved Tuesday by the Senate would let doctors apologize and offer condolences to patients and their families without fear of having the statements held against them in court. The so-called “I’m sorry” provision is part of a medical …
The Senate gave preliminary approval Feb. 17 to a three-pronged medical malpractice bill backed by business groups and physicians. The measure would provide a legal shield for doctors’ apologies, tighten requirements for the credentials of expert witnesses testifying in court …
Jeannie Davila Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Jeannie Davila as assistant vice president in charge of its new E&S Property Insurance facility. Davila brings 30 years of insurance experience to her new post. Previously, she was regional president …
In the first half of the legislative session, the health care industry watched the demise of several measures meant to stem rising insurance costs for doctors. “The liability crisis is getting worse,” said Susie Pouliot of the Wyoming Medical Society. …
