How to Get Malpractice Insurance for an Anesthesiology Practice
- Nate Jones, CPCU, ARM, CLCS, AU
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
Securing malpractice insurance for an anaesthesiology practice is essential for protecting both your medical team and your patients. Whether you’re a cardiac anaesthesiologist, paediatric anaesthesiologist, OB GYN anaesthesia specialist, or managing a group practice, understanding how to obtain the right coverage is critical. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started.
1. Understand Why Anaesthesiologist Need Specialised Coverage
Anaesthesiology is considered a high‑risk speciality due to its involvement in sedation, airway management, and pain control. As a result, insurers often require speciality‑specific underwriting. Standard physician liability policies may not be enough to protect against the unique risks anaesthesia professionals face.
2. Determine the Coverage Your Practice Needs
Your malpractice policy should account for:
Tail coverage, especially for anaesthesiologists changing employers or retiring
Coverage limits that meet hospital or group credentialing standards
Per‑provider vs. group practice coverage
Including these elements ensures full protection against patient claims arising from anaesthesia services, pain procedures, or perioperative care.
3. Prepare the Information Required for a Quote
To receive an accurate anaesthesiologist malpractice insurance quote, insurers typically request:
Provider specialities (cardiac, paediatric, neuro, OBGYN)
Years of experience and board certification
Procedure types performed
Claims history
Practice revenue
Number of providers in the group
Having this information ready speeds up the quoting process significantly.
4. Compare Malpractice Insurance Carriers
Not all malpractice carriers offer competitive rates for anaesthesiology practices. When comparing insurers, look for:
Experience underwriting anaesthesia risks
Flexible tail coverage
Strong financial ratings
Risk‑management support programs
Specialised agencies can help match practices with the right carriers.
5. Work With an Agency That Understands Anaesthesiology
This is where Wexford Insurance can help. We partner with national carriers that specialise in anaesthesiologist malpractice insurance, ensuring that your practice receives competitive pricing, comprehensive protection, and fast quoting.
You can request a customised quote at Wexford Insurance
