New Hire Underscores Company’s Investment in Operational Excellence and Commitment to Deliver Innovative Solutions to Policyholders
Coverys, a leading provider of medical professional liability (MPL) insurance and healthcare risk mitigation services, has announced the appointment of Brian J. Farrell Jr., J.D., LL.M., Insurance Law, as its new Senior Vice President of Claims. Reporting to Catherine Donahue, Chief Operating Officer at Coverys, Brian will lead the Coverys claims team and oversee management across the Coverys enterprise providing quality claims services for Coverys policyholders.
During his 30-year career, Farrell has championed the evolution of claims departments and law firms to meet the evolving needs and demands of internal and external stakeholders. Farrell‘s extensive experience as a transformative leader and deep technical expertise managing complex insurance disputes across a variety of product lines will enhance Coverys’ mission to support and protect healthcare professionals as they focus on providing medical excellence.
“Brian is a proven leader that not only has a firm command of claims and dispute resolution but also how to elevate operational excellence,” said Cathy Donahue, Chief Operating Officer, Coverys. “He has a unique approach to fostering collaboration between internal and external stakeholders that creates even greater value for the organizations he engages. Equally important, Brian is known for empowering individuals and their teams to deliver innovative solutions on behalf of policyholders.”
Farrell most recently served as Vice President of Claims at Chubb, where he was responsible for differentiating the claims experience and solution management for the largest and most complex clients. Prior to his 20-year tenure at Chubb, he was managing attorney for AIG, where he launched additional practice areas expanding the firm’s client base and subject matter expertise. Brian earned a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, a Master of Laws specializing in insurance law from the University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and philosophy from Saint Michael’s College.
