
Last week, the suspect accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City was identified as Luigi Mangione. Despite not being a customer of the private health insurer, Mangione had mentioned the company in his writings. It was revealed that neither Mangione nor his mother were insured by UnitedHealthcare.
UnitedHealthcare, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is the largest private health insurer in the nation and ranks fourth in the Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in the US. With over 100,000 employees globally, the company has been at the center of a high-profile case that has raised questions about motives and security measures.