A new medical malpractice insurance program has been launched to insure and protect radiation oncologists. National Medical Professional RRG, Inc, (NMP) is a physician-owned risk-retention group now registered in twenty-two states (Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia). The company plans to expand to all 50 states.

Through its focus on radiation oncology, NMP is able to offer low premiums while providing customized and experienced legal defense and risk management. Unlike other carriers, the premiums of NMP-insured physicians do not subsidize the losses of higher-risk specialists.

This program is endorsed by ACRO, and ACRO members receive exclusive 5% discounts through active membership and additional discounts through ACRO practice accreditation. NMP provides coverage features comparable to most carriers through claims-made policies with limits up to $1 million/$3 million. Additional coverage features include:

• Tail coverage due to death, disability, or at full retirement at age 55 after five continuous years of NMP coverage at no additional cost.
• Prior-acts coverage is available.
• Physician consent to settle is offered in eligible states.
• Coverage is available to related specialties within a group practice, including medical oncology.
• Claim and legal expenses paid in addition to the limits of liability.

Inquiries can be made to Donovan Weger at 1-888-804-9556 or at info@nmpinsurance.com. You can also visit the NMP website at http://www.nmpinsurance.com.