The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has sponsored our medical liability insurance program since 2002.

Our medical liability program offers ACS members a unique combination of coverage features, the industry’s most aggressive claims defense, superior financial strength, and tangible economic benefits.

Discover the advantages of our ACS program.

Today, more than ever, you need a vigilant ally that relentlessly defends, protects, and rewards doctors. To get a premium indication, complete our online form, call us at (800) 352-0320, or e-mail us at TDCSales@thedoctors.com.

ACS members benefit from program discounts and credits:

Claims-free credit—ACS members who remain claims free may receive an additional credit of up to 17.5 percent.
Premium discounts—members with favorable claims histories receive a 5 percent program discount.
Tribute® Plan contributions—members can receive up to 10 percent of their premium per year available as a career award at retirement.
Dividend program—as in 2007 and 2008, eligible ACS members will receive a 5 percent dividend credit toward their policy renewals in 2009.

Our extensive benefits for ACS members also include:

ACS Professional Liability Committee—our collaborative relationship ensures that we work closely with ACS to identify and resolve critical issues for surgeons.
Consent to settle—no claim is settled without the consent of the insured physician as long as he or she is actively insured by The Doctors Company.
Free tail coverage—for physicians on full retirement who have been insured with The Doctors Company for five continuous years or those who die or suffer permanent and total disability.
Industry-leading patient safety programs—we tailor our programs to ACS members’ needs and have a fully online Patient Safety/Risk Management exam that also offers free CME.
Founded by doctors for doctors—physicians make up the majority of our board, including Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, FACS, a past president of the American Medical Association.