Telemedicine use is expanding at an incredible rate, but with that rapid expansion comes some growing pains. More specifically, covering telemedicine from a medical malpractice perspective will require adherence to new standards; Underwriters need to assess how medical care is being administered, on top of what specialty that medical care falls under. Below are a …
A Risk Retention Group (RRG) is an owner-controlled insurance association authorized by the Federal Government that, in essence, writes their own liability insurance. They are typically established during periods of time where malpractice insurance company premiums tend to be consistently high across the board. They are an alternative to medical malpractice insurance, but are bound …
You’re really missing out if you haven’t met Jacquelyn yet. As our Client Service Representative, the majority of our new business goes through Jacquelyn, and she often helps host our events and trade shows. Jacquelyn almost always has a big smile on her face, and her upbeat, spontaneous demeanor makes her a joy to talk to …
If you’ve ever seen our stellar social media outlets or been to an event where Presidio has tabled, then you’ve probably seen (or heard) the work of our Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, Christopher Hanna. He handles a good deal of our marketing efforts, which includes the Presidio News and Blog, email outreach, website design, …
Medical Malpractice Insurance policy exclusions are put in place to make sure the insurance carrier doesn’t pay for claims that originate from conduct or situations outside of the agreed upon policy terms. In other words, an insurance carrier will not defend and compensate on the insured’s behalf if the claim involves an exclusion. Exclusions …
Meet Gisela: if you haven’t already had the pleasure, that is. The captain behind the wheel, she is the Founder and CEO of Presidio Insurance. She has quite the reputation not only in our office, but throughout the medical malpractice industry. For Gisela, however, the things she does outside of work are just as important to …
A Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy Limit is the total amount of money that an insurer will pay to claims on behalf of the insured in any given year of the policy. These numbers are often in the millions, and for good reason. $1,000,000/$3,000,000, for example, is the most common Policy Limit that individual physicians choose. …
Q: What is a malpractice deductible, and is it any different from other types of insurance deductibles? A: Generally, a deductible or retention is the amount the insured must pay before the insurance carrier will begin paying its share. In regards to the medical industry, a malpractice deductible typically must be paid by the physician …
Everyone wants to save money on the things they need and want, from groceries and schooling, to online shipping and cable service. When it comes to insurance, you may be surprised to know that the premium you pay for the coverage you need can actually be reduced by actions you take, thanks to incentives offered …
Social media continues to evolve and its influence can have both positive and negative effects for physicians and other healthcare providers. Just a few years ago many of our clients had no social media presence, and most did not maintain a website. Things are changing, it is vitally important for physicians to understand how to …
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