M&A

Humana, in particular, is seen by analysts as an attractive takeover target because of its focus.

The companies came to a mutual agreement to terminate the deal, and Aetna will pay Humana a $1 billion breakup fee, or about $630 million after taxes.

After 18 months of courtship and court cases, two massive deals that would have reshaped the U.S. health insurance industry have both been declared dead, blocked by judges who said they’d do unacceptable harm to competition in the industry.

Nearly 450 recorded deals were made in the U.S. and Canada, with employee benefit agencies accounting for 20%.

The transaction would violate antitrust laws by reducing competition among insurers, U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington ruled on Monday.

Rob Lieblein, chief development officer of the now 7th largest employee benefit firm in the nation, shares company growth plans.

Decision-support tool acquires wellness provider as employers look for all-in-one technology solutions.

Benefit Advisors Network joins forces with leading companies, new organization planning future acquisitions.

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.