So far, there appears to be nothing but good news for the fourhealth insurance companies involved in two massive mergers that arecurrently awaiting approval by federal regulators.

Less than two weeks ago, Anthem, which plans to purchase Cignain a record $48 billion deal, reported profits that outpacedexpectations. Late last week, Cigna similarly reportedbetter-than-anticipated figures for the third quarter.

Revenue for the Connecticut-based company’s commercial andgovernment insurance plans rose 8 percent during the third quarter,to $6.62 billion. Enrollment in its government plans also increasedby 8 percent.

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