Lockton acquires E3 Solutions in move to expand into the Western U.S.
To support its push, the benefits broker will leverage E3’s client base and mobile enrollment tools.
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Benefits Think 3 questions advisers should ask about the potential CVS-Aetna deal
The changing dynamics of carrier competition, the effect of insurance M&A on the market and influence on prescription drug availability are all ways employer-based healthcare may be impacted.
Brian Tolbert
Bernard Health
How a Walmart-Humana deal could shake up the benefits industry
A rumored acquisition could give the nation’s largest employer control of healthcare for its 1.5 million U.S. employees, drive down costs and increase the number of employers looking to disrupt the industry.
How a Walmart-Humana deal could shake up the benefits industry
A rumored acquisition could give the nation’s largest employer control of healthcare for its 1.5 million U.S. employees, drive down costs and increase the number of employers looking to disrupt the industry.
Walmart, Humana move closer as separate upheavals threaten
Different threats from major shifts in two industries are pushing Walmart Inc. and health insurer Humana Inc. toward the same solution.
Who’s next in healthcare M&A frenzy?
Insurers, drugstores, distributors and pharmacy benefit managers looking for partners.
Cigna to draw antitrust scrutiny amid wave of healthcare deals
Justice Department looks to assess proposed merger with Express Scripts, as well as CVS Health-Aetna combo.
Alera Group adds two more brokerages to its nationwide benefits practice
Takeover of Benefits Planning Services and IMG Benefits Group brings the total number of the firm’s acquisitions since its launch to 23.
Cigna agrees to buy Express Scripts as health shakeout speeds up
Insurer acquiring the largest remaining independent drug middleman.
HUB International buys Rubino Enterprises, Spectra Management
The employee benefit brokerage continues its M&A streak with agencies in Massachusetts and Utah.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
Alera Group acquires brokerages at furious rate
The year-old adviser firm continues to quickly roll up benefit and insurance brokers.
Albertsons to buy Rite Aid in latest Amazon countermeasure
Grocery chain to buy drugstores in a deal that would accelerate the remaking of the retail and healthcare industries.
Albertsons to buy Rite Aid in latest Amazon countermeasure
Grocer Albertsons will buy drugstore chain Rite Aid in a deal that would accelerate the remaking of the U.S. retail and healthcare industries.
Amid an acquisition wave, Alera Group buys Wilson Albers & Co.
Not stopping after scooping up four brokerages at the beginning of the month, the Deerfield, lll., benefits consortium continues to grow.
Benefits Think The rise of reference-based pricing
How brokers can benefit from this trend driving big changes, such as the CVS/Aetna merger.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Alera Group acquires four brokerages
A strong economy and firms eager to sell are fueling the consortium’s acquisition wave.
What is driving strong M&A activity in the benefit brokerage market?
Industry observers say a strong economy and potential benefits from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act will continue to impact deals in 2018.
Benefits Think Advising’s talent acquisition problem
With many large benefit brokerages focused on M&A, developing the next generation of producers is too often ignored.
Bob Gearhart, Jr.
DCW Group