1. Brett Matthew Coco
3510 Norfolk Court
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Phone: (615) 636-5399
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Business executive with 26 years of experience in various healthcare and insurance positions across the country.
Can serve many company needs, from the purchase of multi-million dollar insurance programs to claims
management, people management and risk management. Utilizes leadership, communication and interpersonal
competencies to effectively meet/exceed goals. Transferable skills not limited to the insurance industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
LifePoint Health
Senior Director, Claims (April 2012 to present), Brentwood, TN. Managed the highest exposure professional
liability claims in the Risk Management Department. Settlement authority $350,000. Provided supervision and
direction to other professionals including three direct reports. Assisted in the purchase and administration of the
Property and Casualty insurance programs. Responsible for the oversight all of the Property claims across a 21
state territory, interacting with brokers, claims administrators and preferred contractors as necessary.
Director, Claims (January 2009 – April 2012), Brentwood, TN. Managed a substantial caseload of medical
malpractice/general liability claims. Settlement authority $200,000. Assisted in the purchase of insurance for
three product lines and participated in due diligence during the potential acquisition of hospitals. Licensed
Property & Casualty Producer for the state of Tennessee and a member of the Risk and Insurance Management
Society.
CNA Insurance Company
Claims Consultant (November 2008 to January 2009), Nashville, TN. Investigated, negotiated and settled
Professional and General liability claims for the CNA HealthPro team for healthcare providers, long-term care
facilities, nurses and hospitals.
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)/Health Care Indemnity, Inc. (HCII)
Director of Insurance (December 2006 to September 2008), Nashville, TN. Responsible for the purchase and
management of the Property, Crime, Ancillary Workers Compensation, Aviation, Auto, Environmental and
Fiduciary programs on behalf of HCA. This included overseeing all broker services, ensuring timely and
effective policy renewals, appropriate program pricing and policy maintenance. Physician program duties
remained.
Manager of Physician Programs (March 2005 to December 2006), Nashville, TN. Quoted, priced and
underwrote malpractice risks for HCII with an emphasis on profitability. Accountable for the management and
marketing of all physician programs offered by HCII. Established and augmented strategic relationships with
brokers, insurance carriers and hospital administrators. Annually directed the physician rate-making process
and proposed recommendations to senior management. Directly supervised the positions of Senior Underwriter
and Senior Compliance Analyst.
Senior Claims Supervisor (February 2003 to March 2005), Nashville, TN. Responsible for the timely and
effective settlement of the most complex Professional and General liability claims and lawsuits with minimal
supervision. Settlement authority $250,000, caseload of approximately 175-225 files.

2. Claims Supervisor (January 2001 to February 2003), Nashville, TN. Identified, investigated, quantified, and
negotiated high exposure Professional and General liability claims and lawsuits. Team Leader in the
coordination of defense strategies with all stakeholders, hired and supervised outside defense counsel in litigated
matters, hired and supervised outside investigators, interacted with Settlement Authority Committee, attended
mediations and trials when appropriate. Settlement authority $100,000, caseload 175-200 files.
Braun Construction Services, Inc.
Marketing Representative (September 2000 to January 2001), Nashville, TN. Accountable with researching,
retaining and servicing clientele in need of restoration construction services. Interacted with Large Loss
Adjusters or Claims Managers within insurance companies, property management firms or general contractors
in need of emergency or post construction services.
Penn National Insurance
Team Leader (July 1998 to September 2000), Nashville, TN. Directed, mentored and supported a staff of 5-7
professionals to provide industry-leading claims services and efficient customer care. Additional duties
included vendor retention/oversight and departmental budgeting.
Senior Claims Representative (October 1997 to July 98), Nashville, TN. Handled complex Personal and
Commercial lines casualty losses over a multi-state jurisdiction. Job functions included evaluating and
negotiating high exposure litigated files, completing coverage analyses and expense management.
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Claim Supervisor (April 1996 to October 1997), Salt Lake City, UT. Supervised 7-8 experienced claim
consultants over a three state territory. Responsible for total quality management, employee development and
long range planning.
Liability Claims Representative (August 1992 to April 1996), Little Rock, AR. Specialized in casualty
claims, handling Personal and Commercial losses. Transportation Advocate for our branch office.
Multi-Line Claims Representative (July 1991 to August 1992), Fullerton, CA. Handled Personal and
Commercial lines property and casualty losses.
Claims Trainee/Inside Claims Representative (June 1990 to July 1991), Dallas, TX. Successfully completed
a 12-month training program consisting of hands on field work and Home Office instruction. Moderate
caseload.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX.
Bachelor of Business Administration with emphasis on Organizational Behavior and Administration; May, 1990
graduate. Completed work included Law and Taxation, Finance, Accounting, and Marketing. Elective courses
completed included Economics, Philosophy, Business Communications, Leadership and Humanities.
Maintained a wide scope of business courses with special interest in management studies.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST