Jeanne Varner Powell, JD

Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA)

Jeanne Varner Powell is the Senior Legal Risk Consultant for the Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) Risk Team. In this role, she passes on to MICA insureds what she learned during 20 years of defending medical malpractice cases. She develops written content to educate physicians, advanced practice providers, and ambulatory care practices about medical professional liability risks. She consults with insured physicians and their practices on risk management issues, risk reduction strategies, and improving patient outcomes. In addition, she contributes educational articles and presentations to local medical societies and other health care professional organizations as well as graduate medical education programs.

Prior to joining MICA in 2020, Jeanne defended hospitals, nurses, care facilities, physicians, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice cases. Outside the office, you can usually find her horseback – either exploring new country or chasing cows. She is also an avid hiker and camper.