RE: [ozmidwifery] Thoughts on insurance.

[Lynne Staff]

I admit I had, but it would still be difficult (?impossible) to find an underwriter who was willing to insure Midwives in the current climate, whether they be a company or a single practitioner. In light of what Vanessa Owens told us yesterday at an excellent workshop in Nambour, the College has tried very hard to find a resolution to this situation and is still working on it, but there is still a long way to go.    -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rhonda Sent: Friday, 15 November 2002 11:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Thoughts on insurance.   Our solicitor, in light of our situation, and not being able to get insurance has suggested that we become Incorporated.  Because they have to sue us personally as the person who performed the procedure - all of our assets would then be owned by the company and could not be touched by personal litigation.  I guess this is something we never thought we would need to do but I was thinking that midwives who are working without insurance could do the same thing and therefore protect themselves at least from personal litigation.   I know it does not solve the problem - a bit like the "form to fill out" it is just another measure to protect oneself.   Has anyone else considered this option?   Regards Rhonda ____________________________________________________   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here