Business Details
39 Years
experience
Anesthesia-Focused Medical Liability Insurance Experts
Established in 1987, we pioneered specialty-specific insurance for anesthesia practices. As a policyholder-owned mutual company and member of ProAssurance Group, we operate in all 50 states with exclusive focus on anesthesia risk management. Our team of in-house attorneys and claims specialists has investigated over 17,000 anesthesia adverse outcomes and defended more than 6,600 claims. We maintain a proprietary database of anesthesia loss trends and deliver over 600 risk management seminars.Our financial stability is supported by an average staff tenure of 20+ years and selective underwriting practices that ensure policyholders share risk only with qualified peers. We contribute to patient safety initiatives through partnerships with APSF and FAER, and our risk management newsletter provides ongoing educational resources.
Services
Medical Liability Insurance
Risk Management Seminars
Cyber Liability Coverage
Claims Defense Services
Policyholder Resources
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We are the only anesthesia-specific mutual insurance company in America
- Our attorneys have defended over 6,600 anesthesia claims
- We provide exclusive access to 600+ anesthesia-specific risk management seminars
- We maintain an unparalleled database of anesthesia loss trends
- Our policyholder-owned structure ensures stable premiums and focused service
Services
Medical Liability Insurance
We provide specialized medical liability insurance exclusively for anesthesia practices. Our policyholder-owned structure ensures coverage tailored to anesthesia-specific risks. With nationwide availability and selective underwriting, we maintain stable premiums while offering comprehensive protection against malpractice claims.
Risk Management Seminars
Our CME-certified seminars address anesthesia-specific patient safety concerns. Led by in-house claims attorneys, these programs cover topics like intraoperative fire prevention and medication security. Over 600 seminars have been delivered since 2002, focusing on practical risk reduction strategies.
Claims Defense Services
We offer dedicated claims defense through experienced anesthesia-specialized attorneys. Our team has investigated 17,000+ adverse outcomes and defended 6,600+ claims. This expertise ensures effective representation while identifying emerging loss trends to improve patient safety.
Cyber Liability Coverage
Our cyber liability insurance protects against digital risks specific to medical practices. Coverage includes data breach response, electronic record protection, and compliance support for healthcare regulations. This specialized protection addresses modern threats to anesthesia practices.
Policyholder Resources
We provide exclusive access to risk management tools including sample consent forms, practice protocols, and our 'Anesthesia & the Law' newsletter. Policyholders receive customized resources developed from 35+ years of anesthesia-specific claims data.
People
Wade D. Willard
President and Chief Executive Officer
JD with 25+ years at PPM, leading insurance operations and strategy. Former Senior Claims Attorney and Vice President-Claims. Regular speaker at anesthesia conferences and graduate of Washburn University School of Law.
Brian J. Thomas
Vice President-Claims and Risk Management
25+ years defending medical negligence cases. Editor of 'Anesthesia & the Law' newsletter and APSF board member. Conducted 300+ risk management seminars and published in leading anesthesia journals.
Deanna R. Olson
Chief Financial Officer
CPA overseeing financial reporting and enterprise risk management. Former Director at McGladrey & Pullen with 10+ years in insurance industry audit practice. Holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in accounting from Missouri State.
Warren L. Rhodes
Vice President-Underwriting
26 years in commercial insurance underwriting. Leads PPM's underwriting and policyholder service operations. Graduate of Pittsburg State University Kelce College of Business with extensive experience in risk assessment.
Steve Stark
Vice President-Business Development
35+ years in medical liability field. Manages policyholder growth and retention while attending national anesthesia conferences. Joined PPM in 1989 and instrumental in expanding coverage to thousands of anesthesiologists.
Questions
What makes PPM different from other medical liability insurers?
We are the only anesthesia-specific mutual insurance company in America, with 35+ years of specialized experience and policyholder ownership ensuring focused service.
Do you offer risk management resources for policyholders?
Yes, we provide CME-certified seminars, a proprietary risk management newsletter, and customized practice protocols developed from our database of 17,000+ anesthesia adverse outcomes.
How does PPM handle malpractice claims?
Our in-house claims team includes attorneys with 25+ years of anesthesia-specific defense experience, having managed over 6,600 claims cases with a focus on patient safety improvements.
Are your insurance policies available nationwide?
Yes, we are registered to insure anesthesia practices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia through our mutual insurance company structure.
What payment options do you offer?
Policyholders can make payments 24/7 through our InvoiceCloud system with options for autopay, future scheduling, and paperless billing available after registration.
How does PPM contribute to patient safety initiatives?
We support the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation as Gold Level donors and contribute data to the ASA Closed Claims Project, with our Vice President serving on multiple safety boards.
Reviews (1)
Gene Steinbacher
Dec 16, 2017
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Fantastic place. Very laid back. Longevity of employees is incredible with most having over 20 years. Small company with lots of personality.
