LAMMICO celebrates 40 years thanks to teamwork and transparency

Open communication is one main hallmark at LAMMICO, even if it has had to take different forms in recent years.

"We always try to make sure our employees feel like they are part of the company's strategic plan," said Dr. J. Michael Conerly, President and CEO of LAMMICO. "We share our mission, values, and vision statement with them every day so they know that we are all working toward the same goals. I try to meet with all employees about once a month to give everyone a chance to hear about our goals and accomplishments and how they contribute to those."

Today, some communication takes place through phone calls and video conferences instead of in person as employees continue to work remotely. But, Conerly said he has been pleased to see LAMMICO's longstanding traditions of teamwork and collaboration remain in place even amidst changing times.

"We have a lot of close friendships within the company and people really enjoy working together," he said. "I think there is a lot of desire among employees to support one another in their tasks each day. We have traditionally had a very high retention rate in our company, and I think a lot of it has to do with the ability to maintain relationships no matter what else is going on."

When employees did start returning to the office and conducting more work in person, Conerly said it was important that LAMMICO made them feel safe in doing so. It's part of their ongoing commitment to maintaining a culture of trust and transparency.

"We truly value our employees. So when we did start opening up the workplace again, we were very fastidious in making sure everything was as safe as possible," he said. "I think our employees felt that and appreciated the steps we have been taking."

LAMMICO is celebrating its 40th year in operation this year and remains the largest medical malpractice insurance company in Louisiana. The company provides comprehensive medical professional and general liability coverage, as well as high-quality risk management education and personalized claim handling. LAMMICO is also committed to patient safety.

"One of our value statements is treating others with dignity and respect," Conerly said. "That is something I try to make sure we adhere to on a day-to-day basis. Our value statements also include honesty, integrity and high ethical standards. I think all of those have helped us to remain a long-term, stable presence in our market."

Since its inception in 1981, LAMMICO has expanded to serve healthcare professionals across the Southeast. The company offers coverage for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, dentists, advanced and allied healthcare providers, hospitals and healthcare facilities. For more information, visit www.lammico.com.