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Medical Professional Liability Insurance
Comprehensive Insurance for You
As your role expands and the complexity of healthcare increases, Coverys is here to help. We offer a wide breadth of A-rated insurance protection options, risk management services, claims analytics, world-class Med-IQ education resources – and more. We help free you to focus on patients, on skill, on compassion, and on improving outcomes.
Insurance Policy Types
Claims-Made
Provides protection for covered medical professional liability claims which occur on or after a retroactive date and are reported during the policy period or an extended reporting period, if applicable.
Occurrence
Provides protection for covered medical professional liability claims that occur during the policy period.
Coverage Information
Policy Limits – Individual professional liability coverage limits available of up to $2,000,000 per claim.Broad Definition of Insured – Shared coverage provided for all non-physician employees, students and volunteers while acting within their scope of duties; separate limits offered for an additional premium.
Partnership and Corporation Professional Liability Coverage – Separate coverage available as needed.
Locum Tenens Coverage – Available for temporary absences from professional practice.
Vicarious Liability Coverage – Included on individual policies.
Consent to Settle – Coverys will not settle a claim or suit without the named insured’s written consent, where approved.
Professional Conduct Review Coverage – Provides reimbursement of up to $25,000 for legal defense costs for licensing board matters and associated investigation activities arising out of professional services rendered to a patient.
Sexual Misconduct Defense Coverage – Provides reimbursement of up to $100,000 for legal expenses relating to allegations of sexual misconduct of a patient.
First Aid Payment Coverage – Covers up to $5,000 for expenses associated with urgent medical needs such as ambulance or hospital services.
Cyber/Regulatory Liability Coverage – Free coverage for cyber liability, including data security breaches, and regulatory claims is offered through Coverys Protection Plus. Included within this coverage is the cost for experienced attorneys and legal consultants who specialize in such cases, as well as comprehensive support to mitigate these risks, from beginning to end.
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Extended Reporting Period Coverage – Free endorsement for an extended reporting period (also known as “tail” coverage) is available in the event of death, disability and retirement; for a retirement tail, certain eligibility requirements may apply.
Commercial General Liability Coverage – Optional coverage is available for commercial general liability coverage with your medical professional liability protection. This coverage protects insureds against liability for bodily injury or property damage arising out of an insured’s premises, operations and personal and advertising injury. Additionally, payment of related medical expenses is included regardless of fault.
Key Coverage Highlights
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ReadRisk Mitigation Services
What sets Coverys apart from other carriers is the depth of our services. With your Coverys policy, you will receive a suite of comprehensive risk management and patient safety education services.
- Risk Management
- Business Analytics
- Education
- Emotional Support
- The REACT® Program
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Coverage varies by state. Contact a Coverys agent or broker regarding specific coverages and pricing.
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