No matter how long you’ve been practicing medicine, the world of medical malpractice insurance can be confusing. At MEDPLI, we seek to make professional liability insurance easier for doctors to understand. In this video, Max Schloemann, Founder of MEDPLI, answers some of our clients’ most commonly asked questions about malpractice insurance, including:
What is Medical Malpractice Insurance?
Learn exactly what medical malpractice insurance is and what it covers.
What is a Retroactive Date?
Learn how to calculate your retroactive date and why it’s important.
What is Claims-Made Insurance and Occurrence Malpractice Coverage?
Learn how these two types of policies work and how they differ.
What is Tail Coverage?
Learn about tail coverage and when and why it’s needed.
How do I choose the right broker?
Learn why you should choose a broker over a direct carrier and how to choose one that best meets your unique needs.
Watch this quick 3 minute video to learn the answers to these questions and why doctors trust MEDPLI to find the right medical malpractice insurance coverage at the best price.
Still have questions? We’d be happy to answer them for you. Contact us to speak to an independent broker about your unique situation.
About the Author
Max Schloemann is a medical malpractice insurance broker helping physicians and surgeons secure Medical Professional Liability coverage. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Southern Illinois University’s College of Business, he was named Outstanding Management Senior.
Max began his career in 2008 at an industry-leading firm and founded MEDPLI in 2017 to guide private practice doctors and physicians in transition through the complexities of malpractice insurance.
Outside of work, Max, his wife Kristen (a Physician Assistant), and their four kids enjoy the outdoors and attending the kids’ sporting events. For malpractice insurance questions, you can contact Max here.
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