Missouri medical malpractice insurers recorded a positive underwriting result for the second consecutive year last year, according to a new insurance department report.
In addition, the highest recorded numbers of new claims were filed, according to findings in the 2005 Medical Malpractice Insurance Report released earlier this month by the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration.
The high claims level may be related to a legislative change the report said.
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