UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Attract and retain highly qualified executives and motivate them to consistently deliver a high level of performance in the industries and markets in which we compete.

Align the economic interests of our executives with those of our shareholders by placing a substantial portion of pay at risk through incentive compensation arrangements that, if achieved, are expected to increase total shareholder return and contribute to the long-term health of the Company.

Reward performance that emphasizes teamwork and close collaboration among executives, supports Company growth by leveraging enterprise capabilities, drives efficiencies and integrates products and services for the benefit of customers and other stakeholders.

Reward performance that supports the Company’s values by promoting and instilling a culture of integrity, business ethics, community service and diversity.

Reward performance that furthers our mission to help people live healthier lives.

Foster an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects innovative thinking and action, and effective and accountable management to maximize shareholder value and leverage the ingenuity of our employees.

Align the economic interests of our executives with those of our shareholders.

Attract the most qualified executives available in the market, motivate them to do their best work and deliver a consistently high level of performance, and retain them for the long-term benefit of our Company and our shareholders.

Reward performance that furthers our Company’s mission to improve access to health and well-being services, simplify the health care experience, promote quality and make health care more affordable.

Reward performance that supports the Company’s values by promoting a culture of integrity through compliance with laws and our own ethics policies, as well as commitment to community leadership and diversity.

Foster an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects innovative thinking and action, and effective and accountable management to maximize shareholder value.

Closely link compensation to individual performance, business unit performance and enterprise-wide performance by placing a substantial portion of pay at-risk through incentive compensation arrangements. The portion of at-risk incentive compensation increases as the executive’s level of responsibility increases within our Company so that when exceptional performance warrants, total compensation earned by our executives should exceed amounts generally paid to individuals in comparable positions at other companies inside and outside of our industry.