Fitch Assigns 'A-' Rating to FPIC
Aug 31, 2006
Fitch Ratings has assigned a senior debt rating of 'BBB-'and an issuer default rating of 'BBB' to FPIC Insurance Group. In addition, FPIC's wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries are assigned an 'A-' insurer financial strength rating. All ratings have a Stable Outlook. FPIC is the third PIAA company to be rated by Fitch. The Fitch Ratings Insurance Group provides ratings and research on insurance and insurance-related companies worldwide in many sectors of the insurance market, including property & casualty and reinsurance. Fitch insurance ratings fall into two categories: fixed income security ratings and insurer financial strength ratings. (Business Wire, 8/31)
Weekly Tip: Did you know that risk management starts even with the Initial Consultation?
The initial contact with the patient is usually through your receptionist. This employee should be well-coached as to the limitations on information that can be conveyed. An example of this might be: avoid discussing aspects of a procedure that would be better left to you, as the physician.
The initial contact with the patient is usually through your receptionist. This employee should be well-coached as to the limitations on information that can be conveyed. An example of this might be: avoid discussing aspects of a procedure that would be better left to you, as the physician.
