Medical malpractice insurance that covers the insured only for any claims arising from an incident that occurred, or is alleged to have occurred, during the time the policy was in force, regardless of when the claim is made is called:

Question

A. prior acts coverage
B. self-insured coverage
C. claims-made coverage
D. occurrence coverage
E. liability coverage

Answer 1

D. occurrence coverage

Occurrence insurance?(also known as claims-incurred insurance) covers the insured for any claims arising from an incident that occurred or is alleged to have occurred while the policy is in force, regardless of when the claim is made. Claims-made insurance?covers the insured only for those claims made (not for any injury occurring) while the policy is in force. Liability coverage is a general term regarding coverage for negligence. Self-insurance is when a provider uses a trust fund for coverage.