Hours after the U.S. government sued to block two major health insurance mergers, one deal appears headed for the courthouse while the other could be headed to the graveyard.

U.S. antitrust enforcers roundly rejected a pair of proposed deals that would consolidate the nation’s five biggest health insurers into three.

Giving up control to let someone else figure out what to do next is not the right move, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

The past month has seen mergers and acquisitions throughout the benefits industry as organizations such as HUB International look to increase their presence in a growing market.

TIAA buys MyVest, a San Francisco-based wealth-management technology firm that assists broker-dealers and banks.

The insurance commissioner in the country’s most populous state calls on the government to block Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion takeover of rival health insurer Cigna Corp., saying the deal would limit competition in the state’s health-insurance market.

Employers can expect a seamless transition from the acquisition, says Joe Donlan, president of ConnectedHealth.

Employers can expect a seamless transition from the acquisition, says Joe Donlan, president of ConnectedHealth.

Benefit pros see the software giant positioned to offer applicant tracking, online interviewing and other tools.

Benefit pros see the software giant positioned to offer applicant tracking, online interviewing and other tools.