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Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990. And yet advocates say barriers and bias still abound when it comes to one basic human right: To be a parent.

New Hampshire's insurance commissioner says the state is one of six that's entered into a settlement with John Hancock Life and Health Insurance Co. over unpaid life insurance benefits, the latest in a string of settlements with state regulators.

More Americans are buying life insurance as part of their overall retirement plan.

Walgreen CEO Gregory D. Wassons total compensation slipped in fiscal 2012, as earnings sank 21 percent and a contract dispute hurt revenue for the nation's largest drugstore operator.

Cigna is poised to grow its international and commercial health coverage, and the fundamental parts of the health insurer's business are becoming stronger, according to BMO Capital.

The severe decline for shares of Express Scripts this month is a buying opportunity, according to Citi, which upgraded the company.