WellPoint said late Tuesday that Angela Braly stepped down from her role as the insurer's president and chief executive, effective immediately.

The announcement comes after recent criticism from shareholders who said the Indianapolis-based health giant had been underperforming.

John Cannon, the company's executive vice president and general counsel, will serve as interim president and CEO. Cannon says he is not seeking the role permanently.

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