General medical-surgical units drive most inpatient diagnostic error claims, Coverys finds

Diagnostic errors made up 28% of Coverys' closed claims but 43% of indemnity paid, with hospitalists and general wards the biggest sources of inpatient risk.

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.