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Skip to site content What We Do Member Benefits Education Overview Education Center Home Course Catalog My Education Profile Education Programs Book Resources Overview Member Resources Newsletters Podcast COVID-19 Resources About Overview Mission, Vision & Values Board of Directors Leadership Team Financial Information Our History FAQs Search Get Started Login Start a Quote Apply Rejects Racism and Discrimination Click Here to Read More We're a physician-owned company always ready to protect our members. Staying Informed: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) read more -- Our mission is simple. We protect, support, and advocate for physicians and other healthcare providers. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our main focus is helping our members regain their normal workflow and get their practices back on track. We’re accomplishing this through a strong legal defense, policies with superior coverage, and a nimble, ever-adapting resource center. VIEW COVID-19 RESOURCES What makes us different. The Defense We have your back, so you can move forward. When a problem occurs, you need a proactive partner that can navigate unforeseen challenges and help you solve the tough legal issues that come with practicing medicine. In our collaborative claims process, our in-house attorneys and our roster of local defense attorneys help you - our valued members - to be ready for what lies ahead. Learn More Superior Coverage Financial Stability Physician Ownership Exceptional Resources Outstanding Member Service COVID-19 Resources Stay informed and up-to-date by visiting our COVID-19 resources page. Find help with everything from telehealth best practices to re-opening guidelines. Learn More We're a group of like-minded doctors and medical professionals who are determined to look out for one another. We exist to protect, support, and advocate for the mutual interests of our most important asset — our members. Our mission is simple. We provide medical malpractice insurance and return an annual share of profits to our members. -- This is what makes us different. Strong Legal Defense We exist to aggressively defend our members when they need us. With our collaborative claims process, each claim is managed by an in-house attorney together with a local defense attorney. Our members are encouraged to engage claims attorneys any time at no cost. Superior Coverage Not all malpractice policies are the same, and 's is simply better. From inclusion of a consent clause to cyber security coverage, aggressively defends and supports good medicine and good doctors. Physician Ownership We were founded and are managed by a group of doctors, so we understand the everyday challenges of practicing medicine. Policyholders own our company and have the right to vote for the Board of Directors who lead our organization and set the rates. Financial Stability Our members have the peace of mind knowing that we will be here for them when they need us most. With over $600 Million in Policyholder's Surplus and 35 years of A (Excellent) ratings from A.M. Best Company, will also be here to share our mutual success. Outstanding Member Service We were created by doctors for doctors, so we understand the toll that a malpractice claim can have on you and your team. That's why we constantly look for ways to take better care of our physicians. Fast and reliable access to the entire team is just a quick phone call or email away. Exceptional Resources We share an obligation to help our doctors reduce their risk and protect their practices. It's also why we have issued dividends to our members almost every year of our existence. With that record of shared success, and through our superior education resources, we bring the latest practice management knowledge and unmatched value to the doctors that we protect and support. -- See what our members have to say. "I look for a partner that provides great customer service and will have my back when I need them, and absolutely does." Dr. Brian Stuart Biesman Ocular Plastic Surgery "Only can understand what it's like for the doctors in the trenches." Dr. Curt Hagenau Neurologist "I picked up the phone when I needed help, and within five minutes I had very helpful feedback of things I hadn't thought about." Dr. Mary F. Kerr Ophthalmology Read the latest from . Rebooting Your Leadership Team :: A Virtual Interactive Series As we look to 2021, it is time to begin assessing operations and developing plans for the new year. While the current environment brings new challenges and uncertainties, some things remain constant. One is the need... Read More Things Aren't Always As They Appear There are numerous stories in religious writings with the object lesson of “Things are not always what they appear,” but that lesson is fitting in the study of the sciences, and I submit as well as... Read More Announces Practice Management Refresher Series There seems to be no shortage of webinars these days as everyone works through the ramifications of COVID-19. While there are important considerations depending on the impact to the practice and its response, there are still... Read More Risk is closer than you think. Select a button and open the RiskView tool to tour areas of a medical practice that could be potential liabilities. Members Get a Preview Your well-being matters. The medical industry is full of situations and obstacles that can adversely affect the well-being and performance of physicians. We have partnered with the TMF to provide an anonymous and confidential mental health assessment to all licensed physicians, trainees and medical students located in Tennessee. If you are interested in learning more, click the link below for an article highlighting how the survey was created. Learn More Take the Survey Phone System Issues × is aware of intermittent issues with our phone system, affecting both inbound and outbound customer calls. While we are investigating and resolving the issue, if you are unable to reach us on our normal numbers, please try 615-371-7200 . Thank you for your patience. Ready to get started? Our team is here to answer any questions you might have or to help you fill out a quote application. Start A Quote Apply Careers Contact Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2020 In order to best serve our policyholders, is committed to the accessibility of our website. 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