In its annual industry update, Milliman reports that 2025 extended the medical professional liability industry’s recent trajectory, but with a slower pace of top-line growth and clearer evidence of post-pandemic claim normalization.
By Eric J. Wunder and Zachary A. Fischer
A very interesting case that considers when a parent or child can recover emotional damages suffered during pregnancy or childbirth. The ruling strengthens the requirement that plaintiffs must suffer physical injury themselves to recover emotional damages in these contexts.
By Charles L. Bach, Jr., Alejandra R. Gil, and Greg I. Freedman
Looking at data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, the MPL Association finds severity is rising, variation across states is increasing, and both mid-size and large losses are putting pressure on the system.
Qualified MAs in a well-designed program offer many benefits, however, misuse or poor program design can expose a practice to liability. Coverys shares risk recommendations to ensure MAs enhance the patient experience and are a positive addition to the practice.
By Marlene Icenhower
The Doctors Company’s shares a case example comes from a recent study analyzing MPL closed claims related to maternal morbidity and mortality, this one focusing on a diagnosis of preeclampsia.
By Daniel Kent Cassavar and Angela Jordan
A deep dive into Allied Professionals, including the sector’s expansion and impact on the medical professional liability market, with insights into professional growth and exposure growth.
By Justin A. Rodrick, Bill Burns, and Kwon Miller
11/27/2022: Due to a local power outage, the MPL Association’s phone system is currently offline. For email addresses, please see the Staff Directory.
Join us for a dynamic one-hour webinar examining the latest plaintiff strategies influencing jury perception, trial narratives, and damages awards. Drawing from a recent high-stakes trial, a highly experienced attorney will provide firsthand insight into how modern tactics unfold in the courtroom—and, more importantly, how to counter them effectively.
Robert E. White, Jr., President of TDC Group, to Receive 2026 MPL Association Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland
The award will be presented at the MPL Association Conference held in Philadelphia on May 14.
As we approach the culmination of the biannual event known as “the most important election of our lifetime,” it is an opportune moment to assess what this election has in store with regard to the medical professional liability community.