Breaking: UnitedHealth CEO abruptly steps down, stock tumbles

The health insurance company also announced it was suspending its 2025 outlook

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   UnitedHealth stock tumbles as CEO resigns, 2025 outlook pulled By Bob Herman and Andrew Joseph Stephen Maturen/Getty Images UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty abruptly stepped down from the health insurance and care conglomerate on Tuesday, citing personal reasons, capping the end of a tumultuous four-year tenure that included the killing of the company's top insurance executive.   UnitedHealth also announced it was suspending its 2025 profit outlook, a month after slashing its profit projections for the year by 12%. The stock tumbled 10%. READ MORE Sign up for Health Care Inc. Unpacking the business — and secretive inner workings — of the U.S. health care industry. Learn more. In Case You Missed It UnitedHealth mounts full defense of its business in wake of Thompson's killing By Bob Herman and Tara Bannow UnitedHealth continues making stealthy deals, pushing deeper into medical care as scrutiny mounts By Bob Herman Lawmakers call for curbs on UnitedHealth's growing empire By Casey Ross, Bob Herman, Tara Bannow, and Lizzy Lawrence Medicare Advantage challenges catch up to UnitedHealth By Bob Herman 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 ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us