For Healthcare Practitioners

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Practising medicine carries real exposure to clinical negligence claims. Specialist malpractice cover protects healthcare practitioners — and gives you the defence support you'd want if a claim ever arises.

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Cover built for clinical risk

A malpractice claim can be stressful, drawn out and expensive — even when a practitioner has done nothing wrong. Medical malpractice cover is designed to respond to those claims and support you through the process.

Clinical negligence claims

Cover for allegations that patient care caused harm.

Legal defence

The cost of defending a claim, which can be substantial regardless of the outcome.

Specialty-specific terms

Cover shaped around your discipline and the procedures you perform.

Who we help

  • Doctors and specialists
  • Dentists and dental practices
  • Allied and other registered health professionals
  • Practices carrying group exposure

Because risk varies so much between disciplines, we take the time to understand your practice and match cover to it — not a generic policy.

A broker who understands the pressure

Finding the right malpractice cover shouldn't add to the stress of practising. As an independent broker we compare terms across our panel and explain the detail clearly, so you can focus on your patients.

Medical malpractice FAQs

What is medical malpractice insurance?
Specialist liability cover for healthcare practitioners that responds to claims of clinical negligence arising from patient care, including the cost of defending those claims.
Who needs it?
Doctors, specialists, dentists, allied health professionals and practices whose patients could allege that treatment caused harm. Requirements differ by discipline and risk level.
Does it cover legal defence costs?
Yes — defending a clinical negligence claim can be lengthy and costly, and cover typically includes those defence costs as well as any compensation awarded.
How is cover priced?
Pricing reflects your discipline, procedures performed and claims history, among other factors. We help you find appropriate cover for your specialty rather than a one-size-fits-all policy.

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Tell us about your discipline and practice, and we'll find specialist cover across our panel.

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