Largest health insurance acquisition ever of Humana by Aetna

G. Turner
Health Insurance company merger Aetna

This is the largest deal that the industry in the company has ever experienced, as the rivals combine. American health insurance company, Aetna Inc. has now announced that it will be purchasing its smaller competitor, as it enters into the largest industry deal that the country has ever seen. The purchase is being made for approximately $37 billion in cash and stock, according to initial reports. Once these two health insurance companies are joined, it will bring Aetna considerably closer to the second place position that is currently held by…

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Ohio law to bring changes to state’s insurance industry

S.Vagus
Ohio Insurance industry

Insurance changes coming to Ohio thanks to new law Ohio lawmakers have approved a new budget that will bring major changes to the state’s insurance law. The change reduces the amount of money that insurance companies will receive from injury cases in which consumers are found at fault and cannot pay the full amount they owe. The change to the law has received significant support from lawmakers, with supporters suggesting that some companies in the insurance industry could be exploiting the old law for financial gain. Insurance companies will receive…

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Life insurance industry experienced worldwide growth last year

Julie Campbell
life insurance plans

A new Swiss Re report has shown that there was a global gain in this sector, despite only slight economic improvement. Swiss Re, the global reinsurance company, has recently released a report that has shown that the global life insurance industry had managed to gain momentum in 2014, even though the economic situation saw only the slightest growth. The total number of direct premiums that were written increased by 4.3 percent. This is particularly notable following the trend in 2013, in which the total number of direct premiums written had…

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Health insurance premiums to spike in Oregon

Marc
health insurance mergers industry care

Oregon Insurance Division reveals final decision on rate proposals for 2016 The Oregon Insurance Division has revealed its final decision concerning rate proposals coming from the state’s health insurance companies. Many of the state’s insurance providers have sought to raise premiums on the coverage that they provide. State regulators have been investigating these proposals to determine whether or not they are necessary. The Insurance Division has announced that, in most cases, insurance rates will go up on individual policies in 2016. Regulators approve the majority of rate increase proposals While…

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Boaters may need to be careful this Fourth of July

S.Vagus
boat insurance fourth of july

Insurer warns consumers to be careful during their celebrations July fourth is approaching and many people throughout the United States are preparing to celebrate the occasion. One of the staples of the Fourth of July is fireworks, and these explosive displays of color can be wondrous fun, but they also become very dangerous when mishandled. The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is warning those planning to celebrate the Fourth of July to exercise caution, because consuming too much alcohol can lead to a misuse of fireworks and cause a disaster.…

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