Voluntary Benefits

Insurer AmTrust Financial Services Inc. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit fell 11 percent as it paid out more claims and expenses rose.

MetLife Inc. on Monday named President and CEO Steven Kandarian as its chairman effective Jan. 1, rejoining the leadership roles after eight months.

A Goldman Sachs analyst said shares of Aetna Inc. and Amerigroup Corp. should trade higher after the two managed care providers reported their third-quarter results.

Voluntary benefits are a vital part of an employees benefits packageemployers can use them to attract and retain talent while still controlling costs. But Im shocked more employers arent offering pet insurance as a voluntary benefit.

Aflac Inc. on Wednesday posted an 8 percent rise in third-quarter net income, reaping the benefit of a stronger yen.

MetLife Inc. says its net income increased tenfold in the third quarter, boosted largely by its acquisition of Alico last year.