The deadline for the open enrollment for our $1.5 million lump sum disability insurance plan is quickly approaching. The plan is designed for physicians and will pay out a lump sum in tax-free cash if an illness or injury prevents you from continuing to practice as you have been. It is specialty specific. During the open enrollment period, which ends…
Mark Steere and John Kortum travelled to the Lodge of the Four Seasons in the Lake of the Ozraks for the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) Annual Convention April 25th and 26th. The Keane Insurance Group exhibited along with other vendors and business partners. Mark and John manned the booth and were able to visit with doctors from all over…
A group of our brokers attended the MO MGMA‘s annual conference this week at Tan-Tar-A Resort in the Lake of the Ozarks. Approximately 200 MGMA members from across the state of Missouri enjoyed a few days of educational sessions, networking, and time to relax with friends and associates. As always the speakers were excellent, and the food and entertainment helped to make…
The Keane Group travelled to Jefferson City to show our support of House Bill 112, on Tuesday, April 30th. Physicians and others gathered at the Capitol for a Tort Reform Rally and to hear State Representatives, including the Speaker of the House, Tim Jones, speak on this important bill. Doctors wearing their white coats then went door-to-door to let legislators know that this bill…
You may have heard that a bill reinstating caps on medical malpractice suits in Missouri is moving through the legislative process. To show our support of House Bill 112, The Keane Insurance Group is chartering a bus to the Tort Reform Rally in Jefferson City on April 30th. Physician visibility at the Capitol is extremely important. Get involved and let…
The Missouri Tort Reform Coalition, made up of physicians and other groups concerned about healthcare availability, is urging physicians to join them at the state capitol in lobbying Senators and Representatives in support of House Bill 112. The bill would reinstate reasonable caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits. The Coalition believes that when lawmakers see that doctors are united…
Did you know that The Doctors Company (TDC) has a wealth of information for physicians and practice managers on its website? The most recent addition is a new video, “Physician Leadership Elelments Transcend All Environments.” In fact, there is a series of over 30 brief videos on topics such as Leadership, Communication, Medical Malpractice Claims, Risk Management, and more. Subscribe to…
Expansion into new states, comprehensive coverage, and new contracts with insurance carriers helped boost The Keane Insurance Group to a record year for new medical malpractice insurance sales in 2012. The family-owned company based in Kirkwood, MO experienced more new business last year than in any of the previous 5 years. Read about the success of the Keane Group in…
Have you received the information about Keane’s disability plan designed for physicians yet? Our open enrollment deadline has been extended to February 28, 2013 for a special $1,000,000 lump-sum, tax-free disability benefit program underwritten by Lloyd’s of London. The purpose of the plan is to provide you and your family with additional protection above and beyond your current DI coverage with no…
With the challenges in the economy and changes in healthcare in the U.S., many physicians are searching for ways to bring in extra revenue. We talk to physicians everyday who are expanding their practices, going to work for hospitals, picking up hours in the ER, starting part time practices in addition to their full time jobs, or providing locum tenens…