In all honesty Sue, I think the loss of PI insurance for midwives is just one little battle out there within the insurance world. Public liability insurance crisis is affecting the horse riding industry (which includes pony club riders, trail ride and riding centre operators) and is a huge issue at present in the community where I live - their policies expire on 30 June. Apparently there were marches all over the country with thousands of people involved on the weekend to highlight this crisis that is crushing their industry.
It just seems that the insurance world is collapsing and that many varied groups will go down with it. It IS shocking that nothing seems to have been achieved and another right or choice has been taken from women. Regards, Jayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue Cookson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: PI Insurance expires > Hi all, > Not a lot on this line recently re the PI insurance fallout. According to a > local north coast newspaper, ACMI states that 85% of all independent > midwives have ceased to work as of 31st May with the failure of anyone to > secure PI insurance. > > Which states have attached PI insurance to registration, and which states > have in any way picked up the PI insurance for practising midwives?? > > I'm amazed this debate has subsided as it seems inextricably linked to the > wellbeing of the homebirth movement as a whole and to women's individual > rights and choice. > > Comments please!! > > Sue Cookson > a tired and tireless birth activist, mother and birth attendant > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
