Forbes January 23, 2025
Bruce Japsen

UnitedHealth Group Thursday announced veteran internal executive Tim Noel will become chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, succeeding the late Brian Thompson as CEO of the nation’s largest health insurance company.

“Tim joined UnitedHealth Group in 2007, and most recently served as chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement,” UnitedHealth Group announced in a brief statement released Thursday afternoon. “He brings unparalleled experience to this role with a proven track record and strong commitment to improving how health care works for consumers, physicians, employers, governments and our other partners.”

UnitedHealth wouldn’t provide any additional information about Noel. The company, along with most other rival health insurers, has largely remained dark since Thompson’s death with few press releases while companies — including...

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