Education
Learn to protect yourself, properly.
Our support doesn’t end at medical indemnity insurance, we’re here to help you understand the in and outs of your cover and the ever-changing medical claims environment.
Good news for medical indemnity prices
The calculation of the premium for medical indemnity insurance is complex. The premium depends on a number of factors including the number of patients, type of surgery and claims record. Outside of doctors’ control however is another factor – how much are medical...
Medical billing to provide a more accurate and efficient indemnity quote
Indemnity insurance has caught up with digitisation through a partnership between Practition and Bill Medical by creating an automated and transparent quoting process based on practitioners’ recent treatment records. The process will also address the growing cost of...
Setting up your private medical practice as demand grows
Amid growing pressure on the NHS, consultants are looking elsewhere for improved pay and working conditions. But for those entering private practice, it’s important to be aware of the possibility of suffering a medical negligence claim as they lose the NHS indemnity...
How can you prepare for the proposed non-surgical cosmetics licensing scheme?
In May 2022, a new Health and Care Bill mandating a licensing regime for injectable cosmetic treatments received Royal Assent. Simply put, this means all clinicians must hold a license to carry out non-surgical, injectable cosmetic treatments. The consultation phase,...
NHS staff face a yearly £90 rise in parking fees amid the cost-of-living crisis
In March 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the government decided to remove parking charges for NHS staff. This move aimed to prioritise spaces for the staff working day and night to keep the worst affected Covid-19 victims alive. Just two years on,...
Four steps to follow when administering flu vaccinations this winter
As much as we hate to admit it, flu season is officially here. And after what’s happened over the last few years, it’s more important than ever for patients to take up the vaccination if they can - especially if they’re eligible for a free dose. In 2021 and 22, a...
Why cyberattacks pose a unique threat to the healthcare sector
We talk a lot about medical malpractice claims - but what about the unseen risks posed by cyber criminals? The threat of cyberattacks has been on the rise in recent years, spurred on by the Covid-19 pandemic and a growing sophistication among cyber criminals According...
Exaggerated healthcare claims and what to look out for
There are an excess of recent examples of exaggerated claims in the medical malpractice arena. Whilst Judges can punish such claims, we suspect that we will continue to witness an increasing trend towards overstatement of loss. Holly White was sentenced to six months...
Key terms and clauses in insurance contracts and what they mean for those in the healthcare sector
Insurance contracts can be confusing to navigate, whether they relate to car, travel or in this instance, your specialist medical indemnity cover. From specialist terminology to seemingly endless clauses, it’s easy to get lost. However, it is crucial that you...
Understanding medical indemnity insurance: why should you choose contractual indemnity cover?
Whether you are a newly qualified clinician or have been practising for years, the search for medical indemnity insurance can be confusing and frustrating. If you don’t understand the terms used by insurance companies, how are you supposed to know which cover is the...
Ready to make the switch?
If you wish to switch from another insurance company, all we need is your acceptance of our terms and we will do all the rest. Your Practition policy will pick up your retroactive cover at no additional cost.