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ROBERT GOLD, Chair, Board of Directors It is truly my honor and privilege to enter my third and final year as the Chair of the Board of OMIC. The first 2 years have certainly been eventful with the retirement of our long time CEO Tim Padovese in 2023 and transitioning to our new CEO, Bill Fleming in 2024. Bill has brought over 30 years’ experience in the medical professional liability space to OMIC and brought fresh ideas to the table while continuing the OMIC culture of support to an outstanding staff. The unique style of the physicians on our board and committees brings ophthalmic expertise to your company that is unlike the leadership of any of our multispecialty competitors. Our MDs represent all ophthalmic subspecialties and have the expertise to…

The A.M. Best Company re-affirms OMIC's financial strength rating for 2025.

Like all of us, OMIC is saddened by the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area. As a mutual company, our mission is to support our member insureds in any way we can. If you are directly impacted by the fires, we stand ready to assist you by providing flexibility for paying your policy premiums and answering any other questions you may have. If you cannot pay your premium, or would like extra time to do so, please contact us to make arrangements. When possible, impacted insureds should contact OMIC at (800) 562-6642 for next steps and to determine the best course of action moving forward. One option, for example, is to place the coverage in a “suspended” status, still allowing coverage for the reporting of claims for practice activities…

OMIC's strong balance sheet was referenced by AM Best when they reaffirmed our "A" Excellent financial strength rating for 2024.

OMIC is unique within our industry with regard to our continuing issuance of policyholder dividends during the current inflationary environment.

We are pleased to report that OMIC continues to perform as one of the most fiscally sound insurance companies in America.

The Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) announced today that effective February 1, 2024, Bill Fleming will succeed Timothy Padovese as the company’s President and CEO.

It is my great honor and privilege to be your new chair of OMIC since the beginning of 2023.

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When issues related to patient care or your coverage arise, please know that OMIC is ready to help.  Review our list of primary customer service groups, along with a brief description of when to contact them and how to do so.

This year has presented unprecedented challenges to all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic, societal and racial inequities, and the political environment have tested each of us in different ways.

This was supposed to be the year of vision; 2020 began with so much promise for our profession yet we had no idea what was hiding in plain sight.

Two important changes in telehealth were announced yesterday: easing of HIPAA requirements while practicing telemedicine and new CMS benefits.

To be recognized in such a way among the 3,200 captives operating in the U.S. is truly an honor for our board, employees, and members.

We welcome Daniel Briceland, MD, as Chair of the OMIC Board.