Meet The Team

With 100+ years of combined experience, our experts simplify malpractice coverage, advocate for physicians, and help doctors and surgeons save time and money.

SURGPLI, a division of MEDPLI, is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in medical malpractice coverage for surgeons nationwide.

Max-Schloemann-MEDPLI-Founder

Max Schloemann

FOUNDER, CEO BROKER

Max founded SURGPLI to be an advocate for and protect the reputations and financial futures of doctors and surgeons. With an exclusive focus on medical malpractice, he brings specialized expertise to help medical professionals navigate the coverage process with confidence.

Mary Kate Herman

Mary Kate Herman

BROKER

Mary Kate thrives on providing excellent client care and enjoys making it simple for doctors and surgeons across all specialties to find competitively priced insurance solutions.

Joey Johnson

Joey Johnson

BROKER ASSISTANT

Joey has nearly a decade in the medical malpractice field and is dedicated to helping physicians and surgeons make informed malpractice decisions and secure excellent coverage.

Colleen Allard

Colleen Allard

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

With over 40 years in accounting, finance, and HR, and 20 in insurance, Colleen oversees SURGPLI’s budgeting, financial planning, and stakeholder relationships with deep expertise and a forward-thinking approach.

Erin Chronister

Erin Chronister

DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES

Erin brings nearly two decades of malpractice insurance experience to her role, delivering thoughtful client communication and tailored malpractice solutions to physicians nationwide.

Mary Travelstead

Mary Travelstead

CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST

With over 27 years of insurance experience, Mary possesses a deep understanding of the industry and a strong commitment to her clients.

Keiko Farris

PROCESSOR

Keiko specializes in records management and workflow optimization, ensuring a seamless documentation process for SURGPLI clients.

Hope Silkwood

Hope Silkwood

PROCESSOR

Hope thrives on providing excellent communication and customer service, making the coverage process easy for physicians and surgeons.

Providing unmatched service to doctors across the country

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About SURGPLI

SURGPLI is a division of MEDPLI, an independent insurance brokerage that specializes in making medical malpractice insurance simple for doctors. SURGPLI specializes in helping doctors with surgical specialties find the best medical malpractice insurance that fits their needs and their budget.

Our in-depth knowledge of the medical malpractice insurance marketplace allows us to provide surgeons with unbiased advice when choosing the right liability policy – both now and as your needs change.

We understand the needs of your surgical specialty and streamline the process. Complete one application and we do the research to find you the most competitive rates from the top rated carriers in your state.

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