The cost of this should be balanced against normal premiums before reaching a conclusion on the financial decision. The rates for the various Medical Defence Organisations are given in the following pages. The MDU also have an income-related subscription scale which is included in their Band 1 booklet. These rates may enable you to calculate your subscription more easily but beware. The MDU are currently reviewing subscriptions for GP locums and encourage members to contact them and discuss their requirements.
Payments made by monthly direct debit are subject to an interest charge.
Payments can be made by monthly direct debit without additional interest charges. The Union does not require all members of the group to join but welcomes as many as want to join. This is the first such arrangement the NANP is aware of. The MIA are registered insurance brokers and they sell all types of insurance and financial services products through their national network of 18 branches. They began selling indemnity cover to GPs in 1989 and their plans are underwritten by specialist and highly experienced insurers of proven financial strength.