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Financial Strength

A.M. Best assigns an A- Rating to Advocate, MD

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Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is the oldest and most experienced rating agency in the world. The A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent) was assigned to Advocate, MD after completing an extensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the Company’s financial strength, operating performance and market profile.

The rating reflects Advocate, MD’s experienced management team, strong market position in the medical professional liability industry, outstanding capital strength, consistent policyholder retention and favorable operating performance. The rating also took into consideration the company’s aggressive claims management philosophy and proactive risk management practices.

For A.M. Best’s Ratings, an overview of the rating process and rating methodologies, visit www.ambest.com/ratings.

Fitch has assigned an "A-" IFS rating to FPIC and Advocate, MD Insurance of the Southwest Inc. The rating outlook is stable.

Financial Highlights
UN-AUDITED AS OF MARCH 31, 2010

Total Assets
$ 1 Billion
Total Statutory Capital and Surplus
$ 258.6 Million
Net Premium Written - Q1-10
$ 149.3 Million
Writing Ratio (Premium to Surplus ratio) .60 to 1

Reinsurance information for Advocate, MD only

$800,000 excess of $200,000 per claim, all with AM Best "A" rated reinsurers

Annual Statements

2009 Annual Statement

2008 Annual Statement

Trustworthy Company

Advocate, D.O. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FPIC Insurance Group (FPIC) which has been rated one of Forbes 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in 2010. These American businesses have the most transparent and conservative practices and most prudent management. Click Here to view the Forbes article or Click Here to visit the Forbes website.

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Advocate, MD is a wholly owned independent subsidiary of FPIC Insurance Group (FPIC). Financial information reflects FPIC corporate data as of March 31, 2010. All rights reserved.
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