Josh Hyatt, PhD, senior risk management specialist at NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, was named President-Elect of the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM) Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2015, also receiving a Presidential Service Award. This is the second consecutive year Hyatt has been honored by the SCAHRM Board of Directors for his dedication to the organization and his service in the field of healthcare risk management.
NORCAL Mutual Begins Offering Medical Professional Liability Insurance Coverage in Oregon
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, the ninth largest medical professional liability insurance provider in the nation, is now offering coverage to physicians and healthcare professionals in Oregon with comprehensive protection for certain data breaches, cyber liability and risks related to administrative activities, as part of its strategic national expansion.
In 2014, a settlement was reached regarding the Mcare Fund requiring that $200 million be returned to physicians, hospitals and other health care providers who pay assessments into the Fund.
NORCAL Mutual Appoints Executive Officers for Operations, Business Development and Legal
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, the ninth largest medical professional liability insurance provider in the nation, recently announced the appointment of three executive officers and the realignment of key business operations as part of its ongoing strategic national expansion efforts. Tim Friers has been named Chief Operating Officer, and Ron Rumin has been appointed as Chief Business Development Officer. In addition, the company welcomes Kara Ricci as the new Chief Legal Officer.
NORCAL Mutual-Supported Standard of Care Protection Legislation Signed by President Obama
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, the ninth largest medical professional liability insurance company in the country, praises Congress for passing and President Barack Obama for signing into law bipartisan legislation that prevents the misapplication of federal healthcare reimbursement and other policy guidelines in medical liability claims.
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, the ninth largest medical professional liability insurance provider in the nation, announced today the appointment of Andre Stewart to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Custom Accounts. In this role, Stewart will be responsible for new business growth with a focus on multistate and national accounts, program business, unique risks and integrated delivery systems.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Endorses NORCAL Mutual
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has endorsed NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, the parent company of PMSLIC Insurance Company, as a preferred medical professional liability carrier for its 17,000 members.