In the wake of the tragic assassination of former CEO Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare has appointed company veteran Tim Noel as its new CEO. The announcement comes just weeks after Thompson was fatally shot, prompting the company to quickly seek a successor. Noel, who previously led the Medicare division, has been trusted with the significant responsibility of guiding the health insurance giant during this challenging time. The stock of UnitedHealth has shown positive movement following the announcement, suggesting investor confidence in the leadership transition.