Cigna-Express Scripts deal is cleared by Department of Justice
The deal is seen closing by the end of the year.
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Benefits Think In the wake of the healthcare M&A craze, consumers await changes
The recent uptick in mergers is a response to the demand for better technology and increased efficiency.
Steve Auerbach
Alegeus
Zenefits adds four brokerages to its small business technology program
The benefit tech provider is building a consortium to offer its employee benefits software, services.
Zenefits adds four brokerages to its small business technology program
The benefit tech provider is building a consortium to offer its employee benefits software, services.
CVS-Aetna deal said to dodge antitrust hurdle that AT&T faced
The pharmacy company has dodged one hurdle, as antitrust enforcers don’t see competitive problems stemming from uniting companies that operate at different levels of a supply chain.
Insurance agency M&As reach second-highest total on record
Deals dipped slightly compared to 2018’s first quarter; however it is not indicative of overall trend for mergers and acquisitions in North America, according OPTIS Partners’ recent M&A Database report.
Publicis Health acquires Payer Sciences
The newly acquired health marketing agency uses data and analytics to help clients navigate payer behavior and the reimbursement environment.
From owner to employee: Preparing for life after the deal
As mergers and acquisition of employee benefit brokerages continue at a strong pace, agency owners face a tough decision: retire or adapt.
Risk Strategies adds another benefits firm to its acquisition roster
The addition of Craford Benefit Consulting is set to build expertise in complex cases and financial modeling as well as expand RS’s geographic footprint.
Sun Life-Maxwell deal may signal more insurance acquisitions ahead
As tech drives M&A activity, more insurers seek vertical integration to improve user experiences and broaden benefit portfolios.
Sun Life-Maxwell deal may signal more insurance acquisitions ahead
As tech drives M&A activity, more insurers seek vertical integration to improve user experiences and broaden benefit portfolios.
With its 500th brokerage purchase, HUB International eyes firms in Canada
The employee benefit insurer continues to look for firms that offer talent and regional opportunity.
Brokerage, retirement firm partner to fight large company consolidation
Innovo Benefits Group and Aegis Retirement Partners join together against sales-driven strategies and the commoditization of services among large group advisers.
Conduent sells HR consulting business
The business service provider will focus on providing a range of business services that are built on leading technology platforms.
Conduent sells HR consulting business
The business service provider will focus on providing a range of business services that are built on leading technology platforms.
Alera Group acquires four more brokerages
This latest spate of acquisitions strengthens the company’s benefits business in several U.S. regions.
Healthcare’s new order
These megadeals have the potential to restructure the industry and wring out some of its most egregious inefficiencies.
Financial Engines sale signals more of money management M&A boom
Hellman & Friedman’s $3 billion agreement to buy retirement services provider Financial Engines Inc. is one of the biggest deals yet in the investment management takeover boom.
Healthcare’s new order
These megadeals have the potential to restructure the industry and wring out some of its most egregious inefficiencies.
Robust agency M&A activity reported for Q1
At least 51 employee benefit firms were acquired by other businesses during 2018’s first quarter.
