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What is the future of the Medical Indemnity Market?

29 Sep 2023

Simon Downing, Managing Director of MIC (Medical Insurance Consultants) PRASIS Scheme Brokers writes: The medical indemnity market always seems to be in a state of flux, perhaps more noticeable from the inside. Brokers and providers appear who think they can tap in to the market and offer something new, in reality they offer a simple rehashing... Read more

Reminder of the Importance of Notification of any Adverse Events

20 Sep 2023

Emily Borhan, Medico-legal Adviser to PRASIS and our Brokers MIC (Medical Insurance Consultants) writes: When you take out your indemnity each year, you sign up to a contractual agreement with a particular insurer. As part of this agreement, you are required to notify any situation, or circumstance, that could give rise to a claim under that... Read more

Complaints Handled by Hospitals and their Lawyers

20 Sep 2023

Emily Borhan, Medico-legal Adviser to PRASIS and our Brokers MIC (Medical Insurance Consultants) writes: The nature of the work carried out by plastic surgeons often puts you in a vulnerable position when it comes to the surgical outcomes and the patient expectations. It is quite common for a patient to return to clinic expressing... Read more

Indemnity and Indemnity Providers

20 Sep 2023

Simon Downing, Managing Director of our Brokers MIC (Medical Insurance Consultants) writes: Where should you go for your medical indemnity cover? The medical malpractice market always seems to be in a state of flux, perhaps more noticeable from the inside. Brokers and providers appear who think they can tap in to the market and offer... Read more