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By Staff WriterMagellan Health Services Inc. has agreed to buy First Health Services Corp. from Coventry Health Care Inc. for $110 million in cash.
June 05, 2009
Meeks-Price Annuity Bill ArrivesHouse members have introduced H.R. 2733, a bill that could reverse efforts by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to claim jurisdiction over indexed annuities.
June 05, 2009
Web Bits: OptumHealth, CIGNA, OthersOptumHealth Inc. and American Well Corp. are teaming up to provide access to doctors and other health care providers through the Internet.
June 05, 2009
ACLI Backs 403(b) VestingThe American Council of Life Insurers says the proposed 403(b) plan prototype program should make room for employers to include vesting schedules.
June 05, 2009
Fla. Alleges DiscriminationFlorida insurance regulators have accused a life insurer of violating state laws prohibiting discrimination based on travel plans and national origin.
June 05, 2009
BHC Brokers FalterLarge, top-tier bank holding companies generated $11.8 billion in insurance brokerage fee income in 2008, down 3.6% from $12.3 billion in 2007.
June 05, 2009
TARP Pokes No 409A HolesWhen the Treasury Department acquires equity in a company, the deal does not create conditions that permit executives to withdraw assets from Section 409A deferred compensation plans.
June 05, 2009
NAIC Sets AgendaThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners could adopt a derivatives measure and a producer licensing process technology measure at the upcoming summer meeting.