As an optometrist, you’ve likely heard about the importance of malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance from Lockton Affinity is critical to protect yourself and your career. But when do you choose a group policy versus an individual policy? It ultimately depends on your preference and your practice. Read on for information about both types of policies. [...]
Despite how practiced and careful you are, you are still at risk of being sued for the services you provide as an optometrist. From disgruntled clients to a missed diagnosis to an injury during an exam, you never know what will happen. You need the right coverage in place to protect you and your career. [...]
Some of the most common claims against optometrists are easily preventable. Read on to learn to protect your practice from malpractice claims and the risks associated with them. Avoid these Malpractice Claims for Optometrists Unfortunately, every practice is exposed to risk and has the potential of litigation brought against them. Some of the most common [...]
Insurance can be confusing, but can be broken into two basic categories: claims-made or occurrence policies. It’s important to know which you have and the difference between these policies. Claims-made policies require a claim to be made against the insured—and reported to the insurer—during the policy period, or effective dates. Claims-made policies can also include [...]
Insurance comes with its own language and it can be confusing; making the process of buying insurance feel overly burdensome. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in purchasing insurance as a practicing optometrist, and have outlined the most common terms you may come across. The Language of Insurance for Optometrists Malpractice [...]
Whether you’re a seasoned optometrist with 30 years of practice under your belt, or a newly minted professional just starting out, having the right liability insurance is essential. Every practice is different, with diverse coverage needs and circumstances. Here are just a few of the questions optometrists often ask Lockton Affinity, administrator of the AOA [...]