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  1. #Universalhealthcare will push #medmal #insurance trusts and exchanges into new territories. (In this week’s issue) ow.ly/8r7Kx
  2. Expect #nurses #medmal rates to rise if the uptick in claims severity continues; it's close to 2008 peak. (This week) ow.ly/8r7wL
  3. Competition will keep #medmal insurance prices soft in #longtermcare and #homehealthcare niches. (In this week’s issue) ow.ly/8r7k8
  4. Relatively stable claims frequency and severity elevate carriers' interest in high-risk #neurologists and #OB/GYNs. ow.ly/8r77j
  5. Competition gives rise to price stagnation and further rate declines for physicians and surgeons. (In this week's issue)...
  6. Shakeout in allied health #MedMal with realization that growth of the segment was exaggerated. (In this week's issue) ow.ly/8kU5j
  7. #Hospital D&O rates will harden, policies be revised in face of #universalhealthcare and more audits. (In this week...) ow.ly/8kTUe
  8. Single-specialty #MedMal carriers face tough 2012 as more carriers enter their niches with lower prices. (In this week) ow.ly/8kTIN
  9. Higher limits addressing acquired exposures to boost #hospital premium? Some carriers think so. (In this week’s issue) ow.ly/8kToJ
  10. Crittenden's Insurance Rate & New Products Filings are what your company needs for its market intelligence, do you have yours, 800-421-3483?
  11. Heavy competition ahead for hospital insurers. See the Sept. 12th issue for the full story.
  12. Many med mal carriers in California drop rates, though not necessarily of their own accord.
  13. Carriers look to expand into the competitive hospitals fields as a gap between small regional hospitals and large hospital groups widens.
  14. Carriers in the allied health segment tweak coverage to keep up with competition and prepare to expand coverage in the niche.
  15. Expect competition to pick up in Florida as medical professional liability carriers expand their presence. See the 6/27 issue for more info.
  16. M&A activity will set off competition among medical professional liability carriers in certain states. See the 6/27 issue for more info.
  17. Developing trends within the healthcare industry could force several smaller insurers to engage in M&A activity in the coming months.
  18. Expect surplus coverage for doctors, and possibly nurses, to expand as carriers brace for the hard market. Full story in the next issue.
  19. CCRRG makes changes as it hopes to grow. More information in Monday's issue. How important is LTC coverage to your clients?
  20. Crittenden Medical Conference in Scottsdale from April 18-20! Should you be there? Check out who else is going...http://tiny.cc/CnBC2