Breaking: The rise of Brian Thompson, UnitedHealth exec killed in New York

Before his tragic killing, Thompson became one of the country's most powerful insurance execs in the country

Log In    Subscribe LATEST   UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson became one of the country's most powerful insurance execs before tragic killing By Tara Bannow, Bob Herman, and Jonathan Wosen UnitedHealth Group Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City this morning ahead of the company's annual investor conference — leaving behind a long legacy at the most powerful health insurance company in America.   Thompson was remembered as a "respected colleague", a "fabulous father" and the son of a "down-to-earth, hardworking family." He is survived by his wife and two children. As of Wednesday, police had not identified a suspect or motive in his killing. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis U.S. politics — and its impact on health care — changes every day. Cut through the noise with our twice-weekly newsletter covering politics and policy. Learn more. Most popular Exclusive: Talks over big end-of-year health package heat up in Congress By Rachel Cohrs Zhang Private Medicare insurers are likely to benefit in Trump's new administration By Bob Herman Former Trump FDA chief is seeking to undermine RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation By Rachel Cohrs Zhang How UnitedHealth Group wields its unrivaled physician empire to boost its profits and expand its influence By STAT Staff Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us