Great American Insurance Company – Singapore Branch, 3 Temasek
Avenue, #16-01 Centennial Tower, Singapore 039190. Coverage is
summarized. Refer to the actual policy for a full description of
applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Policies are
underwritten by Great American Insurance Company – Singapore
Branch, a licensed insurer in Singapore. Registration number
T15FC0029B. The Great American eagle logo and the word marks Great
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Fact Sheet
With advancements in science and technology, the healthcare
industry has experienced tremendous growth, but this exposes
healthcare professionals to more risks of legal claims for medical
malpractice. Medical Malpractice Liability insurance can provide
healthcare professionals and healthcare establishments protection
against legal claims for negligent acts, errors and omissions that
may arise from the provision of medical services.
Coverage Features of a Medical Malpractice Liability Policy
Medical Malpractice Coverage for civil liability for any
negligent act, error or omission committed in the conduct of
medical services.
Defamation Coverage for civil liability for defamation
unintentionally committed in the conduct of medical services.
Defence Costs Coverage for fees and expenses of investigating,
defending, settling or appealing claims made in court or
arbitration.
Coroner’s Inquiry CostsAutomatic extension of coverage for fees
and expenses of representation at a coroner’s inquiry in respect of
medical malpractice claims against an insured covered under the
policy.
Emergencies
Automatic extension of coverage for claims made against
medically qualified employees for medical malpractice committed in
the course of administering first aid assistance at the scene of a
medical emergency.
Insured PersonsCoverage of insured persons extended to include
volunteer workers, social workers, medical students and members of
any board of management or committee of an insured.
Document LossAutomatic extension of coverage for costs of
replacing or restoring lost, destroyed, damaged or erased documents
under an insured’s control or custody.
Great American understands how legal claims can be costly,
time-consuming and disruptive for healthcare professionals and
establishments. Great American’s Medical Malpractice Liability
insurance can help to provide financial protection if healthcare
professionals or establishments are faced with legal claims and
provide them with ease of mind.
For more information, contact your agent or broker, or visit
Great American at GAIC.com.sg.
