Indiana continues to lead U.S. in pharmacy robberies
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Incoming Lilly CEO pick to focus globally
Dave Ricks will begin guiding the company during a period of relative calm compared with the trying times John Lechleiter navigated during his eight years at the helm.
‘Smooth transition’ predicted as Lilly turns to experienced exec
Over the last eight years, Eli Lilly relied on a three-decade company veteran to steer it through declining sales and a struggling product pipeline. Now, it’ll rely on another long-time executive for its next chapter.
Anthem prepping for hardball fight with feds over Cigna deal
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said its participation in the government’s health insurance exchanges—a sore subject for the Obama administration that is trying to stop the acquisition—may be at stake.
With financial house in order, CNO branches into investments
The insurer started two new businesses that extend its reach into the investment world, paving the way for its salespeople to sell insurance, securities and advice.
CNO tightens oversight on deal with reinsurer linked to Platinum
CNO Financial Group Inc. said it’s scrutinizing a risk-transfer arrangement with Beechwood Re, the reinsurer linked to embattled hedge fund Platinum Partners.
Anthem’s medical spending rises on higher Obamacare costs
Anthem Inc. shares fell Wednesday after the Indianapolis-based insurer said it expects to lose money on Affordable Care Act plans this year. The company had been planning to break even.
Anthem tells judge Cigna deal will help health insurance market
Anthem Inc. told a federal court that its proposed $48 billion merger with rival health insurer Cigna Corp. will lower consumer costs and extend coverage to more people, in response to a U.S. lawsuit seeking to block the deal.
Swedish: Anthem’s commitment to Cigna deal ‘as strong as ever’
Analysts have speculated Anthem and Cigna would part ways in the wake of a lawsuit the Department of Justice’s Department’s antitrust division filed last week seeking to block the deal.
Lilly CEO Lechleiter to retire at end of year
John Lechleiter has been the company’s CEO since 2008. The announcement Wednesday morning of his retirement comes one day after the firm announced strong revenue and profit for its second quarter, indicating that Lechleiter’s initiatives have paid off.
CNO reports higher profit, tops analyst expectations
Carmel-based CNO Financial Group Inc. on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that slightly exceeded analyst predictions.
Lilly beats analyst expectations, lays out bright outlook for rest of decade
CEO John Lechleiter said the company's strong R&D pipeline has put it on track to report average annual revenue growth of at least 5 percent through the remainder of the decade.
IU Health opens urgent care center in Plainfield
The health system has opened five urgent care facilities in the area since the beginning of last year.
Analysts expect Anthem-Cigna deal to unravel after Fed lawsuit
Cigna doesn’t appear like it’s ready to put up a fight to keep alive its $48 billion deal with Anthem, analysts say. But Aetna and Humana seem poised to put up more of a battle over their proposed merger.
Struggling local insurer to close its doors after big losses
Indy-based Advantage Health Solutions, which recently racked up huge losses and laid off dozens of workers earlier this year, said Thursday it is shutting down its last line of business.
Feds rip Anthem’s service, warn of price increases in antitrust suit
Anthem Inc.’s proposed purchase of Cigna Corp. would diminish competition between insurers in markets around the nation, according to a complaint filed Thursday by the U.S. Justice Department that painted Anthem in an unflattering light.
Feds sue Anthem, Cigna to block $48B merger
The U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Indy-based Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp. on Thursday. In recent years, the department has shown an increasing willingness to go to court to block deals it believes could stifle competition.
Insurance commissioner says she has no conflict in merger
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Katharine Wade contends she has no conflict of interest that would prevent her from overseeing a proposed merger between Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. and Bloomfield, Connecticut-based Cigna Corp.
Company plans 4 ‘micro-hospitals’ in competitive local market
A Texas company that plans to build four “micro-hospitals” in central Indiana could face intense competition for patients, some hospital experts predict.
U.S. preparing lawsuits against Anthem, Aetna deals, sources say
U.S. antitrust officials are poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc.’s takeover of rival health-insurer Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.’s deal to buy Humana Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.