The New Year brings new opportunities in the med mal arena as carriers look to increase their books of business through acquisition or by entering into new relationships with independent agencies. Mid-Continent General Agency Inc., a Texas-based MGA, will be acquired by ProAssurance Corp. in a deal expected to close mid-January. Cincinnati Insurance Group appoints two Texas offices of Watkins Insurance Group. Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA), an organization of independent agencies based in Texas, looks to grow its book of med mal business and considers agency applications from neighboring states.
