Becker's Healthcare January 21, 2026
Elizabeth Casolo

Fortune and consulting firm Korn Ferry released their 2026 “World’s Most Admired Companies” ranking Jan. 21, featuring five U.S. health insurers.

The publisher and firm start with 1,500 candidates before focusing on the highest-revenue companies. They then identify the “best-regarded companies” across 51 industries, asking leaders and analysts about nine criteria. Companies scoring in the top half of these rankings make the list.

Apple topped the overall ranking for the 19th year in a row. While four payers were incumbents, one made the list for the first time:...

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