Cigna Corporation is a global health service company that provides a comprehensive range of health insurance products and services. The company operates across various sectors, including medical, dental, disability, life, and accident insurance, offering coverage to individuals and families, as well as employer-sponsored group plans. Additionally, Cigna delivers integrated health services, such as pharmacy management, behavioral health support, and wellness programs, focusing on improving health outcomes and enhancing the overall well-being of its members. Through its innovative approaches, Cigna aims to create a seamless healthcare experience while addressing the diverse needs of its customers. Read More
U.S. stocks advanced across the board by midday Friday, with the S&P 500 eyeing its ninth consecutive day of gains—poised for the longest winning streak since May 2024.
Cigna posts strong Q1 results with rising sales at Evernorth and Cigna Healthcare; raises 2025 EPS outlook to $29.60 amid higher medical cost ratio expectations.
AstraZeneca said on Friday that the full results from the two trials will be shared with regulatory authorities and presented at an upcoming medical meeting.
Health insurance company Cigna (NYSE:CI) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.4% year on year to $65.5 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $6.74 per share was 6.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The spotlight will likely be on the April non-farm payrolls report. Economists, on average, expect 133,000 job gains for the month, notably slower than the 228,00 pace for March.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - April 28, 2025 - PRLog -- Schonfeld & Associates, a publisher of business information products for over 40 years, has released the 2025 edition of SG&A Benchmarks for the Finance, Insurance, Real Estate industry sector. The report is a convenient source of information for professional managers seeking benchmark information on Selling, General & Administrative spending by major public corporations within the sector. Metrics for public companies provide important insight for other firms within the sector. SG&A expenses are all the direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses are also called Operating Expenses. Frequently, SG&A to Sales ratios are used to judge efficiency of management spending.Benchmarks for SG&A spending are hard to find. Averages may be available but are generally too broad to be useful. Within SG&A Benchmarks, the sector summary charts provide side by side comparison of annual median values for each industry within the sector for 2021-2024 as well as a chart of 10%ile, median and 90%ile values of SG&A to Sales ratio for 2024 by industry to illustrate the range of values reported by firms within each industry. To account for SG&A spending practices varying by size of revenues, individual companies are grouped based on fiscal 2024 sales. The detailed tables for each of the individual industries are presented with the companies in three groups as defined by sales of less than $100 million, sales between $100 million and $1 billion, and sales of more than $1 billion. The information presented for each company includes: fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024 SG&A as a percentage of sales, annual percentage growth rate in SG&A spending and in sales, total sales for fiscal 2024 and headquarters location. Comparing the growth rate of SG&A expenses and sales gives a snapshot of where the profitability of the firm may be heading.The Finance, Insurance and Real Estate sector reports SG&A spending information for over 1065 publicly traded companies in seven industries: Depository Institutions (including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo), Non-depository Credit Institutions (including Fannie Mae, American Express, Discover Financial Services), Security & Commodity Brokers and Services (including Charles Schwab, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley), Insurance Carriers (including Cigna Group, Berkshire Hathaway, UnitedHealth Group), Insurance Agents and Services (including Marsh & McLennan, Equitable Holdings, Aon), Real Estate (including eXp World Holdings, Cushman & Wakefield, Redfin, CBRE Group) and Holding and Other Investment Offices (including Equinix, Blackstone REIT, Prologis, Crown Castle).This report will benefit anyone seeking competitive benchmark intelligence including corporate staff, financial analysts, investment professionals, lenders, M&A advisors, appraisers and industry consultants.Visit https://saibooks.com/product/sga-benchmarks-finance/ for more information and to place a secure order for immediate download.
SPONSORED CONTENT -- (StatePoint) When you think about your health care team, you likely think first about your doctors. Others, however, play a critical role in helping you be healthy, including your pharmacist.
Mission Prep (866-845-1391), a leading residential center supporting teenagers in need of mental health treatment, is pleased to be making their services more accessible in collaboration with Medicaid.
UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.
DALLAS - April 16, 2025 - PRLog -- DALLAS, TX - Aura Insure, a digital health insurance platform, announces today its expansion into Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and South Carolina. The Dallas-based company now enables self-employed individuals and small businesses in these states to shop, compare, and enroll in affordable ACA-compliant health plans in as little as 15 minutes.This strategic expansion builds on Aura Insure's initial success in Texas, bringing its simplified insurance enrollment platform to millions of potential customers across the Southeast and Midwest. Residents in these states can immediately access the platform to find plans that include $0 monthly premiums for qualifying individuals."Self-employed individuals and small businesses face unique challenges when navigating the health insurance market," said Ericka Luddy, CEO and founder of Aura Insure. "We're bridging this gap by offering a simple, online-first experience that helps individuals and small teams find affordable, ACA-compliant plans — many with $0 monthly premiums."The platform streamlines the traditionally complex insurance selection process. Users can get quotes in under two minutes by answering basic questions, see real-time plan options from top carriers with upfront pricing, and complete enrollment in about 15 minutes without paperwork or agent calls.Aura Insure's expansion addresses critical insurance challenges in these states, where self-employed workers and small business owners often encounter limited affordable options, confusing eligibility rules, and time-consuming research when trying to secure coverage.Residents in the newly served states now have access to plans featuring low copays and deductibles, coverage from national carriers including Ambetter, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and built-in benefits like mental health coverage and telehealth visits."One of the most surprising insights we've gained is how many self-employed individuals and small business owners assume affordable health insurance simply isn't an option for them — when in fact, many qualify for plans with $0 monthly premiums," Luddy explained.This expansion represents a significant step toward Aura Insure's goal of becoming a nationwide platform by the beginning of the next open enrollment period.Customers can begin shopping for plans immediately, with coverage available to start on a monthly rolling basis.About Aura InsureFounded in 2024 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Aura Insure simplifies the health insurance process for self-employed individuals, gig workers, and small businesses. The company's mission is to help more people protect their health, families, and peace of mind — or as they say, to "Protect your Aura." For more information, visit www.aura-insure.comMedia Contact:Ericka LuddyCEO, Aura Insurehello@aura-insure.com
Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating allegations of conduct that can prevent or limit competition in the pharmacy retail market, including “patient steering” and “margin squeezing.”
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
South Pasadena, California, United States, April 8, 2025 -- Oak Health Center, a leading provider of comprehensive mental health outpatient care in Southern California, is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Brian Wu, MD, to its team of dedicated professionals. As a board-certified adult psychiatrist, Dr. Wu will be serving clients aged 18 to 65 at the South Pasadena location.
