Following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, several major healthcare companies have taken down leadership biographies and photographs from their websites.
Previously, UnitedHealthcare’s “about us/leadership” page featured Thompson’s photo and biography, but it now redirects visitors to the company’s main homepage.
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CVS has also removed executive bios and images from its site, a spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business, though they chose not to provide additional details.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has taken similar steps, with its leadership page—formerly showcasing 25 executives, including CEO Kim Keck—now redirecting to the “about us” section, as reported by 404 Media. The outlet reports that other insurance companies, such as Caresource, Medica, and Elevance Health, have also removed executive bios and photos following Thompson’s death.
Thompson’s death has highlighted the differing strategies companies use to protect their executives from potential threats. It was revealed that Thompson had no personal security and seemed unaware of the shooter before he was attacked.
The 50-year-old CEO of one of the nation’s largest health insurers was killed in an ambush early Wednesday. As Thompson walked alone to the company’s annual investor conference at a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a gunman shot him in the back and right calf, with authorities describing the incident as a targeted attack.
The words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” were inscribed on the ammunition, reflecting a phrase commonly used by critics of the insurance industry.
Thompson had been with the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company for 20 years, leading its insurance division since 2021. As one of the highest-paid executives at the company, earning $10.2 million annually, Thompson maintained a relatively low profile. In contrast, UnitedHealth Group Inc. CEO Andrew Witty took on a more visible role, including appearing before Congress.
