Medical Protective and AAFPRS create new insurance program for facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons

Medical Protective has teamed up with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and created The AAFPRS Medical Protective Insurance Program.

“We are excited to give this new class description to facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons”

"As the nation's leading healthcare liability insurer - with three times the longevity of our nearest competitor - Medical Protective looks forward to working with AAFPRS members and continuing to deliver the nation's strongest defense of assets and reputation … not only for today, but for the long-to-resolve claims that arise years down the road," said Mark Wittel, Medical Protective's VP of Agency Sales.

The Program will underwrite those members performing more than 20% facial plastic surgery in their own facial plastic surgeon class description. Members who qualify for the facial plastic surgeon rating class will receive a 5% credit and those that are also ABFPRS (American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) board certified will receive an additional 5% credit.

"We are excited to give this new class description to facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons," continued Wittel.

"We strive to promote the highest quality facial plastic surgery through education, dissemination of professional information, and the establishment of professional standards," stated Dr. Donn Chatham, AAFPRS Past President. "We teamed up with Medical Protective not only for their outstanding claims results, but also their commitment to risk management and patient safety education."

Medical Protective will be attending the upcoming AAFPRS Fall Meeting in Boston, MA on September 23-25, 2010.