Doug Mason

Experience

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  PICOM formerly D.B.A. Associated Physicains Insurance Co.

  Nov 1993 - Mar 1996

  Claims Representative
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  Zurich Insurance Company Ltd

  Mar 1996 - Aug 2000

  Claims Supervisor

  • Responsibilities included managing litigation of over 150 multi-line professional liability claims with an emphasis on medical malpractice nationwide. • Responsibilities included coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation and negotiations of nonlitigated and litigated claims, directing defense counsel and managing the litigation process. • Assisted Underwriting in evaluating risks, both on a prospective and renewal basis. • Assisted both Underwriting and Risk Management on sales visits in an effort to develop new business and evaluation of future risks.• One of three claims supervisors nationwide that headed up the physician program. This incorporated developing the physician book of business and effectively managing the existing physician book of business. Show less

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  Illinois Provider Trust

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2012

  Senior Claims Supervisor

  • Personally managed an average of 250 medical malpractice cases involving physicians and hospitals statewide.• Evaluated and counsel hospitals regarding risk management issues and the litigation process.• Responsible for the resolution and negotiation of litigated and non-litigated matters.• Participated in the marketing of insurance products and services to prospective physician groups and hospital systems.• Performed quarterly presentations on various risk management topics for our insured risk managers and hospital personnel in an effort to assist in the reduction of errors. Show less

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  COPIC

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2023

  Director of Claims

  • Currently manage five claims consultants and two claims assistants. Responsibilities include assignments and direct supervision over their investigations. Essential duties also include, but are not limited to: * Provide in-house training on various topics from coverage evaluation, evaluating damages to negotiations with claimants. * Identify process and work flow issues as well as recommendations for improvement. * Provide recommendations for continuing education which may include medical and legal seminars. Show less

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  COPIC Companies

  Oct 2023 - now

  Vice President of Claims