Biggest health insurers to get even bigger under ACA

Published June 22, 2015 10:07 AM EDT 4 Min Read

(Bloomberg) Americas biggest health insurers are about to get even bigger, driven into a wave of consolidation by the Affordable Care Acts new regulations and markets.

Anthems disclosure Saturday that its offered about $47 billion for Cigna Corp. is the first public confirmation the deal-making is in full swing. Cigna rejected the offer on Sunday, despite Anthems attempt to pressure Cignas board by taking the offer public. Anthem, Aetna and UnitedHealth Group all are poised to emerge as buyers or sellers when the dust settles.

Saijel Kishan

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