Tim Noel is the new UnitedHealthcare CEO following the Dec. 4 targeted killing of its former top executive, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan.

UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealth Group announced Tim Noel, one of its top insurance executives, will become CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Noel steps into the role formerly held by Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in New York City on Dec. 4. Luigi Mangione, 26, is facing murder and terrorism charges in connection with the alleged targeted killing.