News Release

 

Brian K. Atchinson Concludes Tenure at the MPL Association

(Rockville, MD, October 10, 2025)—The Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association) is honored to recognize the significant contributions of former President and CEO Brian K. Atchinson. Atchinson concluded his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. He joined the Association in 2011, serving with distinction during his time as President and Chief Executive Officer and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing both the medical professional liability insurance industry and the MPL Association.

Under Atchinson’s guidance, the Association achieved many milestones including expanding its traditional membership to include a broader spectrum of MPL insurance organizations, creating programs tailored to the unique needs of various member segments, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to strengthen the Association’s role as a premier industry representative. In addition, he navigated the MPL Association through the global pandemic with resilience, working to maintain financial stability and continuing to deliver value to members.

“Throughout his service, Brian demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to the MPL Association and its members,” said Michael Conerly, MD, Chair of the MPL Association, and President/Chief Executive Officer of LAMMICO. “His ability to work closely with the Association’s governance, members, and partners played an instrumental role in driving the Association forward. He cultivated strong relationships and focused on the priority issues for both the membership and the broader MPL community.”

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to recognize and thank Brian for his outstanding service over 14 years and for the positive impact of his contributions,” Conerly continued. “We are grateful for Brian’s efforts and wish him all the best for the future.”

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The Medical Professional Liability Association is the leading international association representing medical professional liability insurance companies, risk retention groups, captives, trusts, and other entities with a commitment to the quality delivery of healthcare. MPL Association members insure nearly 2.5 million healthcare professionals around the world—doctors, dentists, oral surgeons, nurses and nurse practitioners, podiatrists, and other healthcare providers. MPL Association members also insure more than 3,000 hospitals and 50,000 medical facilities and group practices globally.

For more information contact:
Eric Anderson, Interim President and CEO, MPL Association; eanderson@MPLassociation.org; 240-813-6144 www.MPLassociation.org

Cassie Knapp

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

240.813.6138

cknapp@MPLassociation.org