When one thinks of accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a single, simple type of policy springs to mind.

Seeking cooperation in a polarized climate, President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Congress to act quickly on bipartisan measures that would extend tax breaks for small businesses and help startup companies raise money. He said he would sign the legislation "right away."

Cigna completed its $3.8-billion acquisition of fellow insurer HealthSpring Inc., giving it a bigger stake in the fast-growing Medicare Advantage market.

Prudential's Retirement wing will service Florida's U.S. Epperson Underwriting Company, the Auto Club of New York and New Orleans-based Energy Partners.