THE author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ has spoken out after the words found scrawled on the bullets used to kill CEO Brian Thompson echoed his book.
Investigators found the words “deny,” “depose” and “defend” inscribed on the assassin’s live rounds and shell casings at the murder scene in Manhattan.
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The three-word message is strikingly similar to a book about insurance companies published in 2010 by insurance law expert Professor Jay M. Feinman.
The book is titled Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claim and What You Can Do About and is fiercely critical of the insurance industry.
Asked by the Sun about any potential link to Wednesday’s horror shooting the author replied: “No comment, sorry.”
A description of the book states that it contains “dozens of stories involving major insurers” and aims to counsel readers “on how to make insurance buying decisions and pursue disputed claims.”
The insurance boss was killed when the gunman approached him and opened fire outside the New York Hilton Midtown just after 6:45am.
Chilling CCTV footage obtained by The U.S. Sun shows the moment the masked suspect shot down the CEO.
Thompson did not have security with him at the time despite UnitedHealth Group having an in-house security team.
The suspect was dressed in a dark jacket with a mask pulled up over his nose and was carrying a grey backpack.
Following the killing, the shooter calmly got on a nearby e-bike and jetted toward Central Park.
He was last seen on Central Park Drive, which is right outside the park grounds.
Cops have launched a desperate manhunt for the gunman -who remains at large – using drones, helicopters and dogs.
The suspect was caught on CCTV ordering at Starbucks on West 56th and 6th Avenue just two blocks from the scene before the shooting.
Sources claimed he bought coffee, a water bottle and two PowerBars before the shooting.
He tossed the bottle and coffee cup in a trash can – which cops dug out of the garbage and now have as evidence.
Investigators also found a phone in an alley near the scene which they believe belongs to the gunman.
They have obtained a search warrant to go through the contents of the phone.
Police offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that while investigators had not yet established a motive, the shooting was no random act of violence.
Thompson had been in New York City since Monday, and detectives are investigating how the shooter was able to track his movements.
However, it was public knowledge that he would host the event, and he was expected to announce that the company was looking forward to a profitable 2025.
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which is a division of UnitedHealth Group. He was appointed to this position in April 2021.
Before becoming CEO, Thompson held various leadership roles within UnitedHealth Group, including positions in finance and operations.
It has emerged that Thompson was one of the senior executives at the company investigated by the Department of Justice.
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UnitedHealth Group Statement on Brian Thompson
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a brazen attack on December 4 as he was leaving a New York City hotel. Parent company UnitedHealth Group released the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
“Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him.
“We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
“Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him.”
