Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine - The Advocate - Second Quarter 2007 http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/index.php a quarterly newsletter featuring commentary, financial updates, news from all Company departments and guest articles. en-us Copyright 1997-2007 Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine webmaster@medicalmutual.com Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:03:32 EDT Commentary: Our Financial Results and What They Mean To You, Our Policyholders http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_1.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_1.php Medical Mutual posted yet another terrific six months of operating results for the period ending June 30, 2007. Nearly every financial measure moved in the right direction, some significantly so. Maine Rates to Remain Unchanged http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_2.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_2.php Terrance Sheehan, MD, announced in a letter on July 20 to all Maine policyholders that the Company would not file for any rate increases on its physician and hospital lines of business. Medical Mutual Reports Very Strong First Half Operating Results http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_3.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_3.php The significant drop in claims experience over the past three and one-half years has allowed the Company to enjoy the favorable side of our industrys inherent volatility. Medical Mutual of Maine Makes Donation to VPHP http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_4.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_4.php The Vermont Practitioner Health Program has received a $6,000 donation from Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine, the medical professional liability carrier endorsed by the VMS. Medical Mutual Restores Part-Time Discount for Surgical Specialties http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_5.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_5.php Medical Mutual has filed for and received approval from the ME and NH Insurance Departments to revise its part-time discount rating rules for new and renewal physician business effective 7/15/007. Online Physician Application Now Available http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_6.php http://www.medicalmutual.com/publications/advocate/2007/02_6.php Medical Mutual has unveiled a new online application for physicians in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont seeking to apply to the Company for their medical professional liability insurance coverage.