Top 5 healthcare CEO earners: Insurance

The total compensation for some of the highest-paid CEOs in the healthcare industry increased faster than their companies' profits last year.

Michael Neidorff, Chairman and CEO, Centene Corp. Total 2014 compensation: $19,300,387Percent change 2013-14: 33% Change in revenue 2013-14: 52% Change in net income: 59% Top-paid healthcare CEOs see pay grow faster than profits
Mark Bertolini, Chairman and CEO, Aetna Total 2014 compensation: $15,067,322Percent change 2013-14: -51% Change in revenue 2013-14: 23% Change in net income: 7% Top-paid healthcare CEOs see pay grow faster than profits
David Cordani, CEO, Cigna Corp. Total 2014 compensation: $14,461,445Percent change 2013-14: 6.9% Change in revenue 2013-14: 8% Change in net income: 42% Top-paid healthcare CEOs see pay grow faster than profits
Joseph Swedish, CEO, Anthem Total 2014 compensation: $13,532,549Percent change 2013-14: -20.3% Change in revenue 2013-14: 4% Change in net income: 3% Top-paid healthcare CEOs see pay grow faster than profits
Michael Jay Gellert CEO, Health Net Total 2014 compensation: $12,480,353Percent change 2013-14: 36.6% Change in revenue 2013-14: 27% Change in net income: -14% Top-paid healthcare CEOs see pay grow faster than profits

Here are the top five among publicly traded insurance companies.