PRINCETON, NJ – July 2, 2008 – NJ PURE, a not-for-profit medical malpractice insurance provider based in Princeton, N.J., today launched a free online network to help physicians and practice managers gain a stronger understanding of the complex landscape of medical malpractice insurance.

“In light of the recent insolvency of MIIX, New Jersey’s former largest medical malpractice company, that left hundreds of physicians personally at risk for claims, we created these video presentations to address difficult questions raised by physicians and practice managers,” said Eric S. Poe, an executive with NJ PURE. “The videos also provide tools for them to conduct their own independent financial research of insurance companies to protect themselves against personal financial risk.”

NJ PURE, the only direct writer of medical malpractice insurance in New Jersey, has launched this educational series with six online videos; more are in development. The videos can be accessed at www.puremedmal.com.

Here is a synopsis of the video series:

• Introduction

• Medical Malpractice Insurance 101

• Policy Types: Claims-made vs. Occurrence-type

Will you receive a free tail? The most common mistake made by physicians is their lack of information regarding the qualifications to receive a “free tail” in a claims-made policy.

• How Much Insurance Coverage Should You Buy?

Is it true that the higher insurance limit that physicians buy to protect themselves can actually put them at a higher risk during a malpractice claim? This video tackles the subject.

• The Impact of MIIX’s Insolvency

• Trends: Risk Retention Groups