﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:20:37 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>The Cooperative of American Physicians and ProAssurance Partner to Offer California Hospitals Groundbreaking Liability Protection</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians-and-proassurance-partner-to-offer-california-hospitals-ground,c9389692</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1280733</guid><description><![CDATA[CAPAssurance Program for Hospitals Combines Financial Strength with Provider Expertise
LOS ANGELES (March 21, 2013) – The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) and ProAssurance Corporation, a specialty writer of professional liability insurance,  are partnering to offer a new liability protection product, CAPAssurance, designed to meet the unique needs of hospitals and other medical facilities in California.

“California’s regional and community hospitals and other healthcare facilities face a growing and expensive set of liabilities requiring creative solutions. CAP, as a]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cindy Belcher Leads Management Changes at Cooperative of American Physicians</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cindy-belcher-leads-management-changes-at-cooperative-of-american-physicians,c9342976</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1187967</guid><description><![CDATA[November 30, 2012 LOS ANGELES – – Cindy Belcher has been promoted to senior vice president of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Development at the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), and John Raleigh has been hired by CAP as the vice president of Membership.

The management changes are part of an executive re-alignment at CAP following the death on November 19 of Peter Kezirian, who handled the business strategy responsibilities that Belcher will now assume.

At the December board meeting of the Cooperative of American Physicians Insurance Company, Inc., a risk retention group,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. Announces Appointment of Peter Mitchell as Chief Consultant for Political and Legislative Programs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc--announces-appointment-of-peter-mitchell-as-chief-consultant,c9341944</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1185505</guid><description><![CDATA[November 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES – The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) is pleased to announce the appointment of its longtime adviser, Peter Mitchell, as Chief Consultant for CAP’s political and legislative operations.

The elevation of Mitchell’s role at CAP follows the sudden death, on November 19, of Peter Kezirian, CAP’s senior vice president of Corporate Strategy & Strategic Development.

Mitchell joined CAP as the organization’s political consultant in 2003 and, along with Kezirian, was instrumental in focusing CAP’s political and legislative programs to better serve]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:34:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. Mourns Loss of A. Peter Kezirian, Jr.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc--mourns-loss-of-a--peter-kezirian--jr-,c9337596</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1176986</guid><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA, November 20, 2012—We are deeply saddened to announce that Peter Kezirian, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Strategic Development, passed away suddenly yesterday. He was 48.

Peter joined CAP in 1998 and was instrumental in creating programs to serve physicians and promote patient safety. Peter’s brilliance, passion, and energy were the source of countless innovations both at CAP and beyond.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Peter earned his law degree from the University of Southern California and his bachelor’s degree at Georgetown University School of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooperative of American Physicians Programs Earn Top Marks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cooperative-of-american-physicians-programs-earn-top-marks,c9306208</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1117271</guid><description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Company Rates MPT Product “Superior,” CAPIC-RRG “Excellent”
LOS ANGELES, September 17, 2012— Both medical professional liability products managed by the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) have received top financial strength ratings from A.M. Best Company.

The A+ (Superior) rating for the Mutual Protection Trust, CAP’s long-time program for California physicians, is its eighth A+ rating in a row. The MPT rating now coincides with Best’s review of the Cooperative of American Physicians Insurance Company, Inc., a risk retention group (CAPIC-RRG), which earned a repeat]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mutual Protection Trust Earns Its Seventh Consecutive A+ Rating from A.M. Best</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/mutual-protection-trust-earns-its-seventh-consecutive-a--rating-from-a-m--best,c9268038</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision502158</guid><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2012 -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that its medical professional liability provider, the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), has maintained its A+ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best Company. The outlook also remains as Stable. This marks the seventh consecutive year that A.M. Best Company has recognized MPT’s exceptional financial strength by assigning it an A+ (Superior) rating.

“Once again, A.M. Best has validated MPT’s ‘superior’ standing in the medical professional liability arena, by assigning it its notable A+ rating,” said CAP]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc-welcomes-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors,c9147271</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision375574</guid><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA,  July 27, 2011 – The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. The election results were ratified at CAP’s annual meeting on July 21, 2011 at its Los Angeles corporate headquarters.

Lisa Thomsen, MD, FAAFP, a board certified family practitioner in Glendora, joins CAP’s 15-member board after serving as a member of CAP’s Fellows Program. The remaining two vacancies were filled by current members of the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) Board of Trustees who will fulfill dual roles as members of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.Launches New Risk Management Institute© for Medical Practice Employees</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc-launches-new-risk-management-institute--for-medical-practice,c9146344</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision374256</guid><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2011 – The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced the launch of the Risk Management Institute©, its new online risk management education program for medical office staff. Developed exclusively for CAP members, the program is the first of its kind to be offered in California.

“Risk management is essential to the success of a medical practice,” said CAP CEO James L. Weidner, “and CAP is committed to helping its members and their staffs manage risk intelligently.”

Offered at no charge to CAP members, the Risk Management Institute© includes]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:33:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mutual Protection Trust Earns Its Sixth Consecutive A+ Rating from A.M. Best</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-cooperative-of-american-physicians--inc/r/mutual-protection-trust-earns-its-sixth-consecutive-a--rating-from-a-m--best,c9125380</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision349018</guid><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2011 -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that its medical professional liability provider, the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), has maintained its A+ (Superior) Rating from A.M. Best Company. This marks the sixth consecutive year that A.M. Best Company has recognized MPT’s exceptional financial strength by assigning it an A+ (Superior) rating and stable outlook.

“During a time when medical professional liability providers throughout the country are feeling the effects of an uncertain health care environment, CAP is especially proud to]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 20:17:54 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>