Aetna's attempt to assuage U.S. antitrust concerns over its $37 billion takeover of Humana by selling assets to a smaller company landed with a resounding thud.

Many of these transactions are wrought with issues that are largely avoidable, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

Anthem Inc.’s proposed merger with Cigna Corp. would reduce health-care competition and raise costs for consumers, U.S. antitrust lawyers will argue Monday when the government goes to court to block the transaction.

One of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies agrees to buy identity-theft protection services company for about $2.3 billion including debt to expand in services for identity protection.

MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, said third-quarter profit tumbled 52% on derivative losses and costs tied to the spinoff of a U.S. retail business as CEO Steve Kandarian reorganizes the company.

But indie sellers are also often eager to return after non-compete clauses expire.

Letters and e-mails between the two companies may become evidence in the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to halt the $48 billion.

MetLife Inc. has filed for a spinoff of a U.S. retail unit after considering alternate plans to sell the business or exit through an initial public offering.

OneDigital has grown from a small start-up to a $150M firm by segmenting customers and doing more with less.

Variables often center on accessing liquidity, maintaining control and preserving a legacy, but there are many more factors to consider, says consultant Bob Coen.

The increase in interest is raising prices; however buyers need to make sure their purchases are worth the cost, OPTIS Partners reports.

The founder and CEO addresses selling to benefitexpress, where the company is headed and what he will do next.

The decision on the trial’s timing comes after the DOJ tried to persuade a U.S. District judge to delay the start until January, after the companies’ self-imposed merger deadline.

Chief Executive Officer David Cordani faces a tough task: persuading investors and lawyers that the health insurer is committed to a troubled $48 billion takeover, while also talking up its prospects as an independent company.

The founder and CEO addresses selling to benefitexpress, where the company is headed and what he will do next.

Reagan Consulting's survey reveals that organic revenue growth has fallen to 4%, its lowest since 2011.

The judge overseeing two U.S. cases challenging mergers among four of the biggest health insurers gave up one, improving the odds for rulings on both tie-ups by the end of the year and reducing the chance they fall apart beforehand.

The ‘natural fit’ will allow insurance brokers and employers to gain access to ben admin, enrollment solutions and ACA capabilities, says Troy Underwood.

The takeover is in “danger of collapsing” unless there’s a quick trial to resolve a U.S. lawsuit seeking to block the deal.

The Empire State's insurance regulator has “significant concerns’’ about proposed $48 billion acquisition will hold a hearing to address them before deciding whether to approve the deal.