The 2015 report examines several trends from useful vantage points, including:

Cause of Loss Statistics
This benchmark study details average claim severity and frequency by cause of loss, including:
   ·   Listings of the top 10 most severe and most frequent causes of medical malpractice claims,
   ·  A deeper dive into causes of loss underlying the high severity of birth related claims.

Insurance Buying Practices
Participants in the benchmark study completed a survey indicating how they coordinate commercial insurance with their self-insurance programs.  Survey results presented in the report include: 
   ·   Attachment points and total insurance limits for small and large organizations,
   ·   Use of self-insurance for coverage of employed physicians.

New Service Line Statistics
This benchmark study provides benchmark frequency and severity measures for four specific hospital departments.  The report includes specific benchmarks for: 
   ·   Obstetrics Departments,
   ·    Emergency Departments,
   ·    Behavioral Health Units,
   ·    Rehabilitation Units.

Claim frequency and severity benchmarks by state
Statistical information specific to 26 states as well as the District of Columbia is analyzed, providing state-specific benchmarks for: 
   ·   The frequency and severity of claims within these states,
   ·   The average indemnity payments and expenses for claims recently closed within the states.