Becker's Healthcare August 13, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Two of the CEOs of the largest health insurance companies were Division 1 athletes. Four held roles at UnitedHealth Group.

The tenures of the leaders at the helm of the largest payers range from 15 years at The Cigna Group to two months at Humana.

Here are 50 facts to know about the top executives at the six largest insurers:

UnitedHealth Group

  1. Andrew Witty was named CEO of UnitedHealth Group in 2021. He was CEO of Optum, the company’s health services division, from 2018 to 2021.
  2. Mr. Witty began his career at pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline. He led the company’s European division from 2003 to 2008, and became CEO in 2008.
  3. In 2020, Witty...

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