The Keane Group, who introduced a Lump Sum Disability Insurance plan for physicians in January 2013, has launched a new enrollment period with a Guaranteed Lump Sum up to $1,500,000. Under the terms of their progressive plan, policyholders will be paid up to $1,500,000 following an accident or illness that prohibits them from practicing medicine in their specialty. The competitive…
Each year the Keane Group gathers with clients, business partners and friends to play golf for several great causes. This year is no different. Join us Monday, June 24, 2013 at Westborough Country Club in Kirkwood, MO to play in one of the best golf outings you will ever experience! You can REGISTER ONLINE as an individual or foursome. We…
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…
The Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration (DIFP) each year releases an annual Missouri Medical Malpractice Insurance Report. The MO Department of Insurance has collected data on Missouri medical malpractice claims and Missouri medical malpractice insurance companies for more than 30 years. This is important data for physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies because it shows how claim frequency and…