Private medical insurer UnitedHealth Group has expressed its shock and sadness at the shooting of its CEO Brian Thompson in New York last night.
Thompson (pictured) was shot dead yesterday morning outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning while walking towards the company’s annual investor conference.
He was promoted to CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group in April 2021.
The father of two, aged 50, joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004, and prior to his appointment as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, he was CEO of its government programs including the Medicare and retirement and community and state businesses.
UK PMI intermediaries will be familiar with the organisation’s UnitedHealthcare Global IPMI brand.
In a statement UnitedHealth Group said: “We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
“Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
“Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him.”
