Core and Group Health

MetLife Inc., the nation's largest life insurer, said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit rose 3 percent, helped by the acquisition of AIG's Alico unit and a jump in investment income.

Cigna Corp.'s first-quarter net income jumped 52 percent as medical claims fell, the international business grew again, and it raised its 2011 profit forecast like other big health insurers that also beat expectations for the quarter.

The top House Republican responsible for Medicare says he's open to other approaches besides privatization to curb the program's costs.

Some children aren’t getting the proper medical care they need—because parents think it’s too expensive.

The House voted Wednesday to limit tax breaks for insurance policies that cover abortions.

Many brokerage firms see employee benefits as just that – employee benefits. But Lacher, the 2011 Broker of the Year and partner at Lacher & Associates in Souderton, Penn., approaches benefits with his clients’ overall strategic goals in mind.