The federal health reform law would create about 100,000 new jobs and add $4.4 billion to California’s economy, according to a new study.

Towers Watson, a professional services company based in New York, is acquiring Extend Health, which operates the largest private Medicare exchange in the U.S., as it seeks to expand its retirement services offerings.

A Beverly Hills, Calif., dentist and his office manager were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent billing statements to four insurers for services that were never performed.

A group of six states reached a $40 million “landmark” settlement today (April 23) with nine MetLife insurance companies that might return about $600 million to consumers nationwide.

UnitedHealthcare has agreed to provide its members with immediate coverage of behavioral therapy for autism in California.

A former Culver City, Calif., insurance agent was sentenced for collecting more than $62,000 after submitting 377 fraudulent insurance applications to a life insurer.

Health insurer Aetna rejected California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ request not to increase premiums for its small-group PPO product.

The U.S. Justice Department is forcing Humana and Arcadian Management Services to divest themselves of Arcadian’s Medicare Advantage business in parts of five states to secure approval of Humana’s acquisition.

California insurance regulators are introducing, to the dismay of the insurance industry, controversial legislation to limit self-insurance for small businesses that they say undermines the federal health care reform.

A San Diego, Calif.-based holding company has bought a managing general insurance agency and a private auto insurance company as it seeks to expand its national footprint.