Healthcare DIVE January 24, 2025
Rebecca Pifer

UnitedHealthcare has a new chief executive seven weeks after former CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City.

Dive Brief:

  • UnitedHealth has selected company veteran Tim Noel to serve as CEO of its insurance business UnitedHealthcare, replacing former top executive Brian Thompson, who was killed last month in New York City.
  • Noel has been with UnitedHealth for almost two decades, most recently as chief executive of UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and retirement division.
  • Noel steps into the role at a pivotal time for UnitedHealthcare, as the insurer grapples with public criticism and shrinking margins from offering Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

Dive Insight:

Noel’s appointment comes seven weeks after Thompson was killed outside of a hotel in Manhattan...

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