WellPoint Being Hit On Managment Change

WellPoint Inc.

is down significantly today, more than 2% after the comapny announced that two key executives will be leaving the company. In a filing with the SEC, WLP said Cynthia Miller, vice president and chief actuary, and Bradley Fluegel, the company's chief strategist and external-affairs officer are leaving. John Cannon, the company's general counsel and corporate secretary, Chief Financial Officer Wayne DeVeydt and Brian Sassi, will overtake the duties. At last check, shares of WLP were off $1.28 to $57.16, a loss of 2.2%.