October 3, 2017 by matray

The Doctors Company announced today the selection of Crystal R. Brown as senior vice president of underwriting, effective immediately. In her new role, Brown leads the company's underwriting operations nationally, reporting directly to Bill Fleming, TDC's chief operating officer. Brown most recently served as healthcare zone leader for CNA Insurance in Chicago. At CNA, she oversaw a team of underwriting professionals at 10 branch offices who focused on the healthcare segment, including community and specialty hospitals, academic medical facilities, allied healthcare, accountable care organizations, large medical and academic groups, skilled nursing homes, assisted living centers, independent living facilities, life plan communities and life science companies. “We are very excited to have Crystal join The Doctors Company’s leadership team,” Fleming said. “With her broad experience with many types of healthcare organizations, she brings a deep understanding of the ever-changing healthcare environment and expertise in developing solutions for technically complex healthcare accounts across the enterprise. She will be a great asset in our work to provide expert guidance, resources, and coverage to our members no matter how they practice.” Brown has more than 25 years of underwriting experience. She held several roles at CNA, including assistant vice president, underwriting director and senior underwriter. She also previously worked as a healthcare specialist for Continental Insurance Company in New York prior to the merger with CNA. She is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Program at Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, and she earned an MPA in Health Services Management from New York University as well as a bachelor’s degree in English from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. “I am honored to have been selected by The Doctors Company to lead, collaborate with and motivate the teams and regions to grow our membership and expand our capabilities,” Brown said. “I fully support and am encouraged by our mission to advance, protect and reward the practice of good medicine. I look forward to working on unique solutions for our members.”