Medical Malpractice Insurance State Law Survey

Summary

This survey addresses medical malpractice insurance policy provisions, joint underwriting associations, premiums, reserves, and insurer reporting requirements for malpractice claims against an insured. Highlighted issues include patient compensation funds / joint underwriting associations, aggregate reporting requirements, and mandatory malpractice claims event reporting. The survey covers all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The issues covered in this survey are primarily governed by the states, and as such, the scope of this survey is limited to state laws and regulations.