Jennifer Gibson

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Understanding malpractice insurance: The claims process
While it's unfortunate, most dentists will be sued for malpractice during their career, according to Jennifer Gibson of MedPro. She explains the claims process, including how to evaluate your carrier, what constitutes malpractice, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
June 28, 2015
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Malpractice Insurance Primer: Part 2 -- Understanding the 'hammer clause'
In the second of a three-part series, Jennifer Gibson of Medical Protective details a clause in your malpractice insurance known as the "hammer clause" and its impact on your professional liability policy. She details the difference between a full and modified clause and also what you should know when considering a malpractice policy.
February 9, 2015
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Malpractice Insurance Primer: Part 1 -- Tail and occurrence coverage
In this new three-part series, Jennifer Gibson of Medical Protective covers the important details of different types of malpractice insurance and which is the best fit for your practice. As this insurance can be complicated and expensive, knowing the details matters. Part one covers tail and occurrence coverage.
January 25, 2015
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