Humana taps Amazon executive to head insurance unit as veteran retires

Key Highlights

• Martin was vice president of healthcare at Amazon, where he oversaw strategic partnerships, marketing and the company's telehealth and chronic conditions programs.
• "Today's announcement marks an important transition for Humana's ⁠management team," said Evercore ISI ‌analyst Elizabeth Anderson.
• "We see the appointment of Aaron Martin as an interesting choice and one that may help Humana in ‍its integrated technology transition." Humana also reaffirmed its annual adjusted profit forecast of about $17 per share.
• The company's shares were down about 2% at $260.68 in early trading.
• Two analysts said ​the lack of commentary on 2026 open-enrollment period will cause investor concern.