WILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health Investments, Corp. (Nasdaq: CLOV) ("Clover" or the "Company"), a physician enablement company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare, today announced that Peter Kuipers is stepping down as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 30, 2026. Mr. Kuipers will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity through April 24, 2026 to support a smooth transition and handoff. Mr. Kuipers and the Company noted that his departure does not reflect any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
The Board of Directors has appointed Clay Thornton, the current Chief Financial Officer of Clover's insurance plan, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In addition, the Company reiterates its most recently issued financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, which was updated as part of its earnings release on February 26, 2026.
"I am honored to have served Clover and proud of what our team has accomplished during my tenure," said Mr. Kuipers. "Together, we built a strong financial and operating foundation for the company, with a focus on execution, operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and long-term value creation. I have great confidence in Clover's future and in the leadership team, and I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition. I look forward to seeing the company continue to build on this foundation and achieve even more in the years ahead."
Andrew Toy, Clover's Chief Executive Officer, said, "I want to thank Peter for his contributions to Clover and for the role he has played in helping position the Company for this next chapter. He has been instrumental in helping Clover achieve sustainable profitability while achieving above market growth. He has helped lay the foundation that positions Clover well for the next phase of the Company's development, and we are grateful for his leadership and commitment. We also appreciate his support in ensuring a seamless transition."
Mr. Toy continued, "I am very excited to have Clay take on this new role. He is a trusted partner to me and to our leadership team. As Divisional CFO of our insurance plan, he's already deeply involved in the day to day finances of the business and knows both Medicare Advantage, and Clover's unique approach to it, very well. He brings the judgment, operating discipline, and industry experience that give us real confidence in this transition."
Mr. Thornton brings deep experience across Medicare Advantage, value-based care, and healthcare finance. Prior to joining Clover, Mr. Thornton held numerous financial and strategic leadership roles within Medicare Advantage at Humana, along with roles in venture capital and private equity finance. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from the University of Louisville.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About Clover Health
Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) is a physician enablement technology company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare. This includes a focus on seniors who have historically lacked access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our strategy is powered by our software platform, Clover Assistant, which is designed to aggregate patient data from across the healthcare ecosystem to support clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes through the early identification and management of chronic disease. For our members, we provide PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans in several states, with a differentiated focus on our flagship wide-network, high-choice PPO plans. For healthcare providers outside Clover Health's Medicare Advantage plan, we extend the benefits of our data-driven technology platform to a wider audience via our subsidiary, Counterpart Health, and aim to enable enhanced patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs on a nationwide scale. Clover Health has published data demonstrating the technology's impact on Medication Adherence, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and in Underserved Populations as well as the earlier identification and management of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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