History
- Hospital Insurance Reciprocal of Ontario (HIRO) licensed July 1st with 47 subscribers.
- George Speal elected first Chair of the Board.
- Michael McNeill appointed first CEO. HIRO expands to 52 subscribers by year’s end.
- Inaugural meeting of subscribers held on September 26, 1988.
- HIROC licensed in Manitoba and Winnipeg office opens.
- HIRO renamed Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC).
- HIROC surpassed 100 subscribers.
- HIROC licensed in North West Territories.
- HIROC licensed in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
- HIROC celebrated fifth anniversary with 148 subscribers in three provinces.
- HIROC Insurance Services Limited (HISL) incorporated – providing property insurance to subscribers.
- Risk Management Assessment Program Modules for self-assessment introduced.
- HIROC welcomed its 150th subscriber.
- HIROC continued to grow in the Prairies when first subscriber from Saskatchewan joins.
- The first issue of The HIROC Connection is published.
- HIROC licensed in Alberta.
- HIROC surpasses 200 subscribers.
- Peter Flattery appointed CEO.
- HIROC celebrated 10th anniversary and grows to 235 subscribers
- $5 million dollars was distributed to subscribers.
- HIROC licensed in Nunavut.
- HIROC distributes approximately $7 million to eligible members of The Participants' Stabilization Fund.
- HIROC co-sponsored subscriber participation in the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s new obstetrical risk management program, MOREOB .
- HIROC launched the Risk Management Self-Appraisal Modules (RMSAM™).
- HIROC held its first Risk Management Conference for subscribers.
- HIROC began providing coverage to midwives in Alberta and Ontario.
- HIROC is involved in a joint initiative with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the Ontario Hospital Association to study medical device issues related to sterilization and the re-use of single use medical devices.
- HIROC launches enhanced claims analysis reports, providing an in-depth review of claims over a 5-year period.
- HIROC recognized within the new Ontario Health Information and Protection Act as a unique organization in the health care community.
- HIROC launches new organizational vision – Partnering to create the safest healthcare system.
- HIROC launches RMSAM™ online application.
- HIROC licensed in Prince Edward Island and British Columbia.
- HIROC celebrates 20th anniversary.
- Salus Global Corporation launched – joint venture between HIROC and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.
- HIROC licensed in New Brunswick.
- HIROC presents new mission statement: Committed to providing insurance, risk management, and innovative solutions supporting safety and collaboration in healthcare.
- HIROC develops 12 new Risk Management Self-Appraisal Modules, contributing to a safer healthcare system.
- Propelled to move into new markets, HIROC starts working with various provincial colleges which serve as the regulatory bodies for healthcare professionals.
- HIROC welcomes 29 new subscribers.
- HIROC surpasses 500 subscribers.
HIROC distributes $3.8 million in excess surplus to eligible subscribers.
- HIROC to celebrate 25th Anniversary.