Eden Prairie-based health care giant did not comment on the decision by the former CEO, who stepped down from the top job ...

The executive earlier caused public outrage when he defended the insurance giant’s practice of denying health care claims.

Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position as UnitedHealth's CEO for personal reasons, insurer says in surprise announcement.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down immediately from his role for “personal reasons,” the company announced Tuesday. He will be replaced by Stephen Hemsley, the health insurer ...