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2025-05-14 02:35:12 UTC
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Mega-cap health insurers like $UNH, $CI, and $ELV, which thrived for over a decade due to pricing power, political stability, predictable risk pools, and endless premium growth, are now facing a significant downturn. $UNH has lost nearly 50% of its value in just three weeks, wiping out over $300 billion in market cap, signaling that healthcare is not as "safe" as once believed. This crash serves as a wake-up call, emphasizing the importance of actively managing risk and staying agile in the face of unexpected market shifts.
$UNH lost nearly 50% of its value in 3 weeks
Healthcare was supposed to be “safe.” It wasn’t
Size ≠ safety. Certainty ≠ durability
Complacency killed
Surge in medical claims and hospital procedures
Post-pandemic backlog causing unexpected cost explosion
Policy threats leading to more margin pressure
Valuations not pricing in risks, leading to complacency