We are a reciprocal exchange founded to restore financial protection and security to Pennsylvania 's practicing physicians and their corporations.
PCA is committed to create a strong financial environment where health care professionals can rely on protection from claims now and in the future. Our aim is to create a strong surplus to stop and reverse the spiraling cost of malpractice insurance.
The purpose of the Association is to insure subscribers against risks of loss due to the imposition of legal liability.
By purchasing a policy from a reciprocal exchange, the insured will become a member of our association and sign a subscription agreement. Our premiums are competitive with and in a number of cases lower than most companies. We are committed to providing insurance at the lowest possible cost to physicians. To help us meet that goal, PCA no longer charges a subscription fee.
To limit PCA’s exposure to catastrophic loss, we also purchase reinsurance, which protects us just like we protect you. That means a double layer of security for our policyholders.
As of January 2009, we have upgraded our reinsurance relationship. PCA is pleased to have ACE Tempest Re as our partner in this important arena. ACE is rated “A+” by Standard & Poor’s, “A2” by Moody’s, and “A+, Superior” by A.M. Best Company, which is the acknowledged authority in the area of insurance company analysis. |