Medical malpractice insurance is a type of lawsuit insurance, specially designed for healthcare practitioners. It protects you from lawsuits related to negligence/errors and omissions while providing medical services. For instance, if you’re an oncologist, you could get sued if you misdiagnose a patient.
Medical malpractice insurance is legally required for doctors in Singapore. If you’re an allied healthcare provider, it’s also vital that you carry this coverage to protect yourself from legal liability.
As long as you provide any kind of medical services to clients, it’s critical that you have Medical Malpractice Insurance to protect your practice. For a small annual fee, you immediately protect yourself from lawsuits that could potentially deal a crushing financial blow to your healthcare business.
It is standard practice for these medical professionals to carry Medical Malpractice coverage:
General Practitioners
Specialists (e.g. Oncologists, Cardiologists, etc.)
Dietitians
Optometrists and Opticians
Evaluating the amount of coverage you should carry is a complex process. Our experienced brokers at Provide will analyse your business, and craft a custom solution for your practice.
Here are some major factors that one should think about when evaluating the amount of coverage:
Regulatory/Professional Association Requirements: Doctors in Singapore must carry at least $1 million Medical Malpractice Insurance.
Worst-Case Scenario: Think about the types of advice you provide, the services you offer, or the procedures you perform. What is the maximum amount you could be sued for? And how much would it cost for lawyer’s fees?
Size of Practice: The more clients you service, the greater the more malpractice liability you are exposed to. The more employees you have, the greater the chance that someone, somewhere, does or says something they’re not supposed to.
Medical Malpractice Insurance starts from $50/month. Prices will vary depending on the specific types of healthcare services you provide, and your practice’s annual revenue.
With Provide, you save up to 25% on your annual premiums. That’s because our digital operating model creates lower overheads, and we pass every dollar saved back to our clients.
In order to get the best coverage for your business at the lowest cost possible, it’s crucial to work with a great broker. Our industry experts, with 20+ years of combined experience, will:
1. Analyse your healthcare practice’s unique needs.
2. Craft a custom malpractice protection plan for you.
3. Scour the insurance market for the best coverage and lowest prices for you.