The competitive rates offered under the program are guaranteed for 5 years, and physicians can purchase up to a $5,000,000 benefit with underwriting approval. Because physicians typically do not have enough disability insurance to provide for their families, this is a significant help in closing the gap in case of a career-ending event.

The new insurance plan, which is offered by Lloyd’s of London, provides enhanced benefits to Keane’s policyholders:

1. Physicians will be paid up to $1,500,000 in a lump Sum benefit 12 months after an accident, illness, or stroke prevents them from continuing to work in their medical practice or specialty even though they can continue working in another occupation. (This true “your specialty” definition of disability is necessary to provide the complete protection physicians require.)

2. Physicians can buy up to $1,500,000 benefit without a medical examination or the need to answer medical questions, if they have been actively at work for the past 180 days and have not received disability benefits in the last five years.

3. Physicians can buy up to $1,500,000 benefit in addition to their in-force disability insurance and is not offset or reduced by payments from it.

4. Physicians can increase their limit to as high as $5,000,000 with underwriting approval.

 “We are excited to bring this product to our clients at the best rates available and we are able to provide better service than anyone in the marketplace” commented John Keane, President of The Keane Insurance Group.

Enrollment began June 1st and runs through July 31, 2013 for Keane clients. The enrollment process can be completed online and only takes about 5 minutes. Interested physicians can view a short video and check rates. The site also gives detailed answers to frequently asked questions.

The Keane Insurance Group is an independent broker specializing in risk management solutions for physicians and other healthcare providers, with over 4,000 clients nationwide. The Keane Group is uniquely qualified to provide insurance services for any specialty in any state. For more information about The Keane Group, contact Monte Shields at (800)966-7731 or monteshields@keanegroup.com

You can REGISTER ONLINE as an individual or foursome.  We also welcome sponsors at many levels, and you can find information about that on the registration page as well.

Here are the details:

• Monday, June 24th
• Westborough Country Club
• Registration/Sign in begins at 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
• Shot gun start at 12:30 p.m.
• Food, drinks, awards and prizes after golf around 5:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Haiti Orphan Project, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and James E. Hofer Scholarship Fund (St. Louis MGMA).

We have a great day planned with some awesome giveaways for every participant.  Please join us!  You can call Monte Shields for more information: 800-966-7731.

We always enjoy getting out to these events and look forward to next year!  Thanks to the MAOPS staff for another successful conference.

Along with 60 other vendors and MGMA business partners, we had a booth in the exhibit hall and had a chance to visit with clients and friends practices all over the state.  This is always a rewarding time for us to catch up folks we only see once or twice a year.   We appreciate the members’ enthusiasm and the MGMA’s focus on making sure all the vendors have a chance to talk to the attendees.

The conference is also a great time for us to network with other business partners and some of our insurance carriers.  Some of the medical malpractice insurance companies in attendance at the MO MGMA this year included, Medicus, The Doctors Company, ProAssurance, PPIA, MGIS, and PSIC.  We are proud to partner with all of these professional liability carriers and enjoyed spending some time with them as well.

All those that helped plan the event deserve a big thank you, and, as always, we look forward to next year’s conference.

If you’d like to learn more about the Tort Reform Coalition go to: www.showmetortreform.com

The bus will leave the Keane Group parking lot (135 W. Adams Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122) at 7:30 a.m.  We plan on heading home at 2:00 p.m. with a stop for ice cream at Central Dairy, and should return to Kirkwood around 4:00 p.m.  To reserve a spot on the bus, please send an email to: Jane.Hamilton@keanegroup.com by Thursday, April 18^th.  Or call Jane at 314-966-7733.  Space is limited so let us know as soon as possible!

You can learn more about the Tort Reform Coalition and Rally here:  www.showmetortreform.com

View a brief video describing the urgnency of the pending crisis in Missouri here. 

To learn more about the Coalition and its efforts, visit the website here.  The website has helpful information about the organization and how to get more involved.  It includes a page that will identify an individual’s Senator based on home address so physicians can contact them by phone or letter.

The Keane Group is supportive of tort reform in Missouri because it will have a stabilizing affect on our state’s healthcare system.  After the limitations were put in place in 2005, we saw more medical malpractice insurance companies willing to offer coverage in Missouri.  Physicians in some specialties, such as OB/GYN and Neurosurgery, that were leaving Missouri for other states or closing practices altogether, were able to practice with reasonable, affordable insurance rates.  More physicians practicing means better access to quality care for the citizens of Missouri.

The Doctors Company was founded by a group of doctors in 1976 and is the largest medical malpractice insurance company in the nation.  TDC insures 73,000 physicians and is rated “A” by A.M. Best Company and Fitch Ratings.

The Keane Group is proud to work with The Doctors Company in placing medical malpractice insurance coverage for physicians all over the country.  We have access to over 30 different companies in all 50 states.

 “Our focus for the last couple of years has been on growing our business nationwide, and in building solid relationships with malpractice insurance companies that are looking to move into new territories,” John Keane, the company’s president, said about the record year.  “With some solid, A-Rated companies and a progressive internet marketing strategy, our sales force has had success in gaining new business all over the country.  We are licensed in all 50 states and now have business in 44,” Keane said.

 Brokers at the Keane Group, specializing in medical professional liability insurance for doctors and other healthcare providers, sold over 500 new policies totaling $9 million in premiums.  The majority of Keane’s existing clients are in its home state of Missouri and throughout the Midwest.  Most of their new business sales in 2012 came from New York, Florida, California, and Texas, among other states.  Providing comprehensive coverage that includes protection for Cyber Liability, HIPAA violations, and RAC audits has set Keane apart from its competition.

 As an independent broker, Keane has access to over 30 different medical malpractice insurance companies.  Having multiple options with solutions to physicians’ insurance needs for any specialty in any state has given Keane more expansion opportunities than in past years.  But Keane is not leaving its Midwest stronghold behind.

 “We will always be committed to providing our Missouri and Midwest clients with the service and the attention they have come to expect,” said Keane.  The Keane Group is one of the largest independent brokers of medical malpractice insurance in the nation.  With over 4,000 clients, Keane is uniquely qualified to deliver the best service and coverage at the best rate for any situation.

Find out how you can benefit from the Keane Group’s unmatched service here.

Three key benefits of the plan:

• You will be paid a lump sum up to $1,000,000 in tax-free cash 12 months after an accident, illness or stroke prevents you from continuing to practice your specialty – even if you are working in another occupation.
• You can buy your $1,000,000 tax-free benefit without a medical examination – or the need to answer medical questions – if you have been actively at work for the past 180 days and have not received disability benefits in the past 5 years. However, depending upon the condition that caused the interruption in work or the disability, you may still be eligible for coverage.
• You can buy your $1,000,000 tax-free benefit in addition to your in-force disability insurance – and it is not offset or reduced by payments from that disability coverage.

This exclusive offer is available for a very limited time. Enrollment has just been extended, but the last day to take advantage of the Guaranteed Issue is February 28, 2013.

Click here to view your rates, watch a brief video, view a brochure with Q&A, and to enroll online in less than five minutes.

Please contact monteshields@keanegroup.com or call: 1-855-479-9618 should you have questions.