HealthSmart, the nation's largest independent Third Party Administrator of health plans for self-funded employers, has announced the creation of a Casualty Claims and Government Affairs Division. Loren Claypool, the Company's Chief Operating Officer since 2014, has been promoted to President, HealthSmart Casualty Claims and Government Affairs. Claypool will continue to report to Phil Christianson, HealthSmart's CEO. He will also work closely with the HealthSmart executive leadership team to connect all HealthSmart products and solutions with a strong strategy and business plan for Government Affairs.