Medical Malpractice Expertise

The Podiatry PLUS insurance program is underwritten by affiliates of ACE USA ("ACE"). ACE USA is the United States-based division of the ACE Group of Companies®, which provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the ACE Group of Companies is one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, including financial services.

ACE Limited was established in 1985 to help meet a critical need for casualty insurance. In 1999, ACE USA was created following ACE Limited's purchase of CIGNA's global property and casualty insurance business. As a result of this strategic acquisition, ACE can trace its history in the United States to 1792 when the Insurance Company of North America (INA) issued its first coverage on a transatlantic shipment from the United States to Ireland.

ACE consistently earns some of the top industry ratings for financial strength and stability. For more information on ACE visit their website at www.acemedicalrisk.com.

The Program Administrator

Health Care Insurers (hci), a division of Risk Placement Services, Inc. is the National Program Administrator of the Podiatry PLUS program. Backed by our parent company, Arthur J. Gallagher, the fourth largest insurance brokerage company in the world, hci provides the stability and commitment podiatrists need from a professional liability market.

hci is an insurance intermediary and program manager specializing in professional liability and related insurance for all aspects of the health care industry. From hospitals, nursing homes, long term care facilities, allied professionals, physicians, and more, our expertise in each segment positions us to find unique approaches to solving sometimes difficult and complicated medical professional liability insurance coverage needs.