Malpractice insurance a must for Saudi doctors

Doctors in Saudi Arabia are now required to have medical malpractice insurance in order to obtain their Health Council certificates, Arab News has reported. Physicians must produce insurance documents valid for three years before receiving their certification. An insurance group, Allied Cooperative Insurance Group (ACIG) has said the policy covers legal liability toward third parties arising out of negligence by doctors. ACIG has designed its policy for all medical professionals, although it is only mandatory for doctors.