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We make it easy for you to become a member of the largest national medical liability insurer of physicians and surgeons.

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For questions or assistance please e-mail us or call us at (800) 243-3503.

Educational Opportunities
Access a variety of online educational resources including patient safety seminars, Advanced Practice Strategies modules, and the Harvard Online Patient Safety Educational Series.

Building on our commitment to defend, protect, and reward physicians in the Northwest.

Northwest Physicians Insurance Company and The Doctors Company have come together as the largest national insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability. Our combined organization provides our 46,000 members with the financial strength of an A- rated carrier with $3 billion in assets, more than $840 million in policyholders’ surplus, and local knowledge and support.

Defend

The Doctors Company/Northwest Physicians has made a fierce commitment to providing the most aggressive claims defense in the industry. Our defense is so effective that more than 80 percent of all malpractice claims filed against our members close with no payment or trial. Of the cases that go to trial, more than 87 percent result in victories for our members.

Protect

Membership in The Doctors Company/Northwest Physicians provides the industry’s most innovative patient safety and risk management tools and services. We uniquely bring together a national perspective with local expertise, giving us unparalleled insight into a broad range of claims in all specialties. We protect physicians by helping them integrate key advances in the science of care to improve patient safety through innovative tools and programs.

Reward

We financially reward our members for their loyalty to our organization and their commitment to superior patient care with the Tribute Plan, the industry’s only monetary career award.