New York Legislative Update
The New York State Legislature adjourned on June 18, 2025, closing a highly active session marked by both key wins and ongoing challenges. While we secured full funding for the Medical Indemnity Fund and Section 18 excess coverage, several concerning bills were passed and now await potential action by the governor.
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March 14, 2022, KevinMD
Tackling Trial Delays, Social Inflation, and Skeptical Jurors in a Pandemic World
Marco Spadacenta, Senior Vice President of Claims for The Doctors Company, discusses the changing face of trials and jurors and suggests what can be done in light of these changes to successfully defend physicians in medical malpractice cases.
The Doctors Company Receives Datos Insights 2025 Impact Award for Insurance Innovation
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, announced today that it has received a 2025 Datos Insights Impact Award for Insurance Innovation. The awards program recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in implementing innovative technology solutions that drive measurable business results and industry leadership.
Video Jul 29, 2024
Why Do Large Verdicts Influence the 1% of Cases We Lose and How Does This Effect MPL Rates?
In 2010, there were 18 nuclear verdicts totaling $10 million or more in the United States. By the end of 2023, there were 58 of these large verdicts, meaning there was at least one nuclear verdict occurring every week across the U.S. The bad news? 2024 is on pace to equal or surpass what transpired in 2023. Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how large verdicts are creating a domino effect on medical professional liability rates.
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Dec 09, 2022
Training Shortages Post-Roe: Medical Careers, Accreditation, and Patient Safety at Risk
The short-term disruptions faced by many medical professionals in the wake of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, have partially obscured a looming crisis in access to training.
About The Doctors Company
As the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, The Doctors Company has always been guided by our mission: To advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.
March 15, 2024, MDLinx
Patient Dies During BBL Surgery: Physician Without Surgical Privileges Allegedly Punctures Organs
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses the importance of having healthcare providers and practices accurately report their credentials.
February 21, 2025, MedCentral
7 Mistakes to Avoid If You Get Sued
Robert White, Jr., President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses common errors made by physicians that can negatively impact the outcome of a medical malpractice lawsuit.