Aetna and the Aetna Foundation say last year awarded community grants and sponsorships in Pennsylvania totaling $539,000, with an emphasis on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.

Saybrus Partners, the distribution company of The Phoenix Cos., is going to provide life insurance consulting services to the financial advisors of Wells Fargo Advisors.

Eastern Alliance Insurance Group (EAIG) and its members had its ratings upgraded in recognition of its strong operating results and capitalization, as well as its conservative practices and financial flexibility, according to A.M. Best Co.

Philadelphia-based Lincoln National Corp. plans to buy back $950 million worth of preferred stock to pay back the U.S. Treasury for money it received from the government last year.

MGH, an Owings Mills, Md.-based integrated marketing communications agency, has been contracted to redesign the website of RCM&D, a regional insurance brokerage.

Harleysville Insurance was recognized by CIO magazine and ACORD for its information technology accomplishments.

Chicago-based Old Republic International Corp. has announced its intent to acquire PMA Capital Corp. of Blue Bell, Pa., for $365 million, pending all approvals.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, an independent retirement plan and investment advisory services provider, is opening an office in Dallas, expanding its reach to Texas.

Pennsylvania’s nine largest health insurance companies are going under the microscope of state officials, who will explore the genesis behind “a pattern of controversial rate increases.”

Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government its proposal for a temporary high-risk insurance pool, taking advantage of federal funds that several states have chosen to forgo.