MLMIC is Proud to Support the Foundations of Insurance Program

Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Liability Insurance Leaders

MLMIC, New York’s leading medical professional liability insurer, and MedPro Group, a national leader in healthcare risk management and insurance solutions, announced a continuation of their collaboration with St. John’s University to enhance the education of future healthcare liability insurance professionals. To learn more about the Foundations of Insurance program, visit foundationsofinsurance.com.

Through this partnership, MLMIC and MedPro Group provide educational resources and expertise to St. John’s University students pursuing careers in healthcare. The program focuses on critical topics such as risk management, medical malpractice, underwriting, marketing, analytics and claim handling.

Michael Schoppmann, Esq., CEO at MLMIC, is proud of the organization’s involvement with the program. “We are excited to partner with MedPro Group and St. John’s University to provide valuable educational opportunities for future healthcare liability insurance professionals,” Schoppmann stated. “By equipping students with a strong understanding of risk management principles, we can help them deliver high-quality care and avoid potential pitfalls.”

“We have been continuously impressed with the IFNY Scholars. They asked thoughtful questions, showing not only their curiosity but also a genuine interest in understanding the work we do and the paths that led us here,” said Julia Hersey, Training and Development Specialist at MLMIC. She understands the rewarding experience between professionals and students. “Their contagious energy and active participation left a great impression—we here at MLMIC have no doubt that each of them has a bright future ahead.”

Lena Washington, the Chief Program Officer of Boys Hope Girls Hope, appreciates the connection between professionals and students within the program.

MLMIC supported Boys Hope Girls Hope New York (BHGHNY) scholars by providing them with valuable insights into the importance of professionalism and critical thinking in the workplace through a series of interactive workshops and mentoring sessions. During these engagements, professionals from MLMIC shared real-world experiences and practical advice on how to navigate various workplace scenarios effectively.

About MLMIC

As a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, MLMIC Insurance Company has unmatched flexibility in creating custom medical professional liability and risk management solutions. We are the leader in New York medical malpractice insurance, offering New York-focused tools, resources and expertise to help you reduce professional liability risk and enhance patient safety.

About MedPro Group

As the nation’s first provider of healthcare liability insurance, MedPro Group has protected the assets and reputations of the healthcare community since 1899. With over $2 billion in annual premium and more than 300,000 clients, MedPro Group is the national leader in customized insurance, claims and patient safety & risk solutions for physicians, surgeons, dentists and other healthcare liability insurance professionals, as well as hospitals, senior care and other healthcare facilities.