Professional Liability

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The Louisiana State Medical Society endorsed coverage provides protection against claims that may be brought against you in your practice as a physician. The carrier is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

Features and Highlights...

Individual Policy Benefits:

  • LIMITS - Base coverage is $100,000/$300,000. Carrier offers "straight-through" coverage of 1ML/3ML.
  • POLICY TYPES - Occurrence and standard claims-made (with prior acts available) policy types are available.
  • PREMIUM CREDITS - Premium credits are available for claims-free, risk management, and large groups.
  • SETTLEMENT PROVISION - Insured retains ABSOLUTE consent to settle. No Financial liability is assumed for any claim contained within policy limits. No hammer clause.
  • EMPLOYED STAFF - Covered at no extra costs.
  • EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD - Extended reporting period for claims-made policies; tail coverage is available.
  • CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY - Protects you for hold harmless agreements with HMO's, PPO's IPA's or other organizations.
  • PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION - Protects the assets of your professional association against claims within your limits.
  • LOCUM TENUMS - Permits limited sharing of your policy while licensed and approved physicians fill in for you while on vacation, etc.
  • DEFENSE COSTS (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) - Covered and does not reduce the limits of your policy.
  • RISK MANAGEMENT - Publications, seminars, programs and practice audits are Available.

Entity Policy Benefits:

  • POLICY WITH SEPARATE LIMITS - Corporations, associations and partnerships are eligible to purchase a policy to protect the assets of the entity.
  • DEDUCTIBLE - While the policy is offered without a deductible, you may elect a deductible to reduce costs.

Group Policy:

  • Multiple physician office should ask about a group policy. Qualifying groups may be eligible for a premium discount.

For more information, please contact us.