Tom Doran
About Tom Doran
Tom Doran serves as the President of Highmark Health Plan, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having previously worked in various roles at Aetna, HM Insurance Group, and Hewitt Associates.
Work at Highmark
Tom Doran has held multiple roles at Highmark Inc., including President of Highmark Health Plan since 2023. He has also served as Chief Financial Officer since 2018 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Highmark Health Plan since 2020. In these positions, he focuses on driving innovative products under the Living Health strategy, aiming to reduce costs and enhance clinical outcomes.
Previous Experience
Before joining Highmark, Tom Doran worked at Aetna as a Senior Actuary from 2002 to 2010. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer at HM Insurance Group from 2017 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he was an Actuary at Hewitt Associates from 1990 to 1996 and an Engineer at Grumman Aerospace from 1987 to 1990. His extensive experience spans various roles in the insurance and healthcare sectors.
Education and Expertise
Tom Doran studied Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from 1983 to 1987. He also attended St. Joseph's Metuchen from 1979 to 1983. His expertise includes reinsurance, actuarial services, underwriting, network contracting, pricing, reserving, and distribution management, with a strong focus on stop loss and healthcare market dynamics.
Board Membership
Tom Doran serves on the board of HM Insurance Group, contributing his extensive knowledge of the healthcare and insurance industries. His leadership and strategic insights are valuable assets to the organization.