NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- SVMIC, a leading medical malpractice mutual
insurance company, announces a change in the leadership of its
Board of Directors.
Matthew L. Perkins, MD of
Smyrna, Tennessee became the Chair
of the Board of Directors of State Volunteer Mutual Insurance
Company on May 14, 2024. Dr. Perkins,
an internal medicine physician and pediatrician, has spent sixteen
years on SVMIC's board, having previously served as the Treasurer
and Vice Chair. Dr. Perkins said, "I am honored to lead the board
of SVMIC. I look forward to working with my fellow board members
and management to continue building on the strong foundation laid
by Dr. Francis serving the physicians of the southeast." He
replaces outgoing board chair, Hugh Francis
III, MD of Memphis,
Tennessee who has held the role since 2015 and will remain
on the board as Chair Emeritus. Dr. Francis has served SVMIC in
various leadership positions since 1994, including 27 years on the
board.
Katrina M. Hood, MD of
Lexington, Kentucky is the new
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of SVMIC. Dr. Hood is a
pediatrician who has been on SVMIC's board since 2009 and
previously held the position of Secretary; she has served on
committees of the board since 2006.
Craig A. Myers, MD of
Knoxville, Tennessee is the new
Secretary of the Board of Directors of SVMIC. Dr. Myers is an
obstetrician-gynecologist who has served on SVMIC's board since
2021 and has held positions on SVMIC committees since 2007.
Chad T. Couch, MD, MBA of
Bristol, Tennessee continues as
the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of SVMIC, a role he has
held since 2022. Dr. Couch has been on SVMIC's board since 2008 and
has served on its committees since 2006.
About the leadership transitions, John
H. Mize, FCAS, MAAA, CEO of SVMIC, says, "We are thrilled to
welcome the new leadership of our Board of Directors. Their
impressive backgrounds, innovative approaches, and experience with
SVMIC's leadership align perfectly with our vision and mission. We
also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Hugh Francis III for his unwavering commitment
and leadership as Chair and are grateful that he will continue to
serve SVMIC on the Board of Directors."
About SVMIC:
SVMIC was founded by physicians in 1976. Today, the company
provides medical malpractice insurance to over 21,000 physicians
and advanced practice providers in Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Recognized as one of the leading
malpractice carriers in the country, SVMIC provides strong
legal defense, first-class service, and continues to be 100% owned
and led by physicians. For more information, visit
www.svmic.com.
For more information, please contact:
Media Contact:
Judy Musgrove
Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications
SVMIC
judym@svmic.com
615.594.7886
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SOURCE State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company