Overcoming the Stress of Malpractice Litigation: Solutions to Help Physicians Stay Healthy and Engaged
A malpractice lawsuit will generate an array of negative emotions, from self-doubt to high levels of stress and anxiety. But there are steps doctors can take to ease the strain.
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Nov 27, 2023
Continuing Education: Essential Risk Management for Healthcare Professionals
Our complimentary on demand course focuses on the legal elements of a malpractice claim and offers tips to help you demonstrate quality of care and reduce risk.
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The Doctors Company Announces $15.1 Million Dividend
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, announced today that it has approved a 2025 premium dividend of approximately $15.1 million, bringing the total of declared dividends to date to $485 million.
May 15, 2025
The Doctors Company Recognized with Heart of Napa Corporate Community Service Award from the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership
We are pleased to announce that The Doctors Company was selected as the recipient of the Corporate Community Service Award from the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) at the 10th Annual Heart of Napa Awards event. The Doctors Company was selected for encouraging a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy and making a meaningful impact in Napa County. In 2024 alone, we supported 364 nonprofits through our employee gift matching program, including monetary matches for over 1,600 hours of employee volunteering. In addition, 81 local nonprofit organizations received corporate charitable grants directly benefitting their communities.
March 31, 2022, Medical Economics
Trends in Malpractice Awards
Robert E. White Jr., Chief Operating Officer of TDC Group, discusses the rising cost of medical malpractice premiums and the trends in malpractice awards.
AM Best Affirms The Doctors Company’s ‘A’ Excellent Financial Rating
August 23, 2022: AM Best has affirmed The Doctors Company's financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a+”. The outlook of these ratings is stable.
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Burnout and Litigation Against Primary Care Providers: Where Do They Overlap?
Certain trends in primary care suggest potential avenues for investigation into malpractice allegations. These include a worsening shortage of primary care physicians, an association between burnout and patient safety concerns, and the rise in both the number of women physicians and the rate of burnout among women physicians.
Nuclear Verdicts in Healthcare: How Social Inflation Impacts Physicians, Patients, and the Future of Medicine
Social inflation increases the price of healthcare. It ratchets up the costs of doing business for healthcare professionals and facilities, and fear of litigation inspires defensive medicine. Fortunately, through tort reform, states may be able to contain social inflation’s effects on healthcare costs.
Directors and Officers/Management Liability Insurance
Protect your directors and officers from liabilities related to the operation and management of a business. It provides assurance in the event they are sued in conjunction with the performance of their duties as they relate to the healthcare organization—allowing them to make important business decisions without fear of personal financial loss.
