A.M. Best Posts Webinar Transcript Examining the U.S. Medical Professional Liability Insurance Sector

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The video playback and transcript for the Best’s Review webinar titled, “State of the U.S. Medical Professional Liability Insurance Sector,” is now available to view online.

The video playback is available at no charge at www.ambest.com/webinars/mpli12.

To read the transcript, please visit www.ambest.com/webinars/mpli12/transcript.pdf.

A panel of analysts and industry experts reviewed highlights of a new A.M. Best special report on the state of the U.S. medical professional liability insurance industry, and provided updates on industry developments.

Topics discussed in this webinar included:

• Financial results for the U.S. sector for 2011;
• Outlook for the sector;
• Rating trends and rating outlook;
• Legislative, regulatory and market developments;
• How federal health reform is affecting the sector; and,
• Updates on reserving and claims trends affecting this sector of the U.S. commercial insurance market.

Panelists for the webinar included:

• Henry Witmer, AVP, A.M. Best Company, and one of the authors of A.M. Best’s annual Special Report on the medical liability sector
• Brian Atchinson, President and CEO, Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA)
• Howard H. Friedman, Chief Underwriting Officer and Senior Vice President, ProAssurance Corporation

New A.M. Best webinars featuring insurance industry leaders and exploring industry trends and developments are always being added to the event schedule. To view a complete schedule and register for upcoming webinars, visit www.ambest.com/conferences/webinars.html.

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A.M. BestLee McDonald
Group Vice President, Communications
(908) 439-2200, ext. 5561
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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