It’s easy to see Amazon's threat as a major factor behind the megadeal, but the combined company has another rival to match up against as well.

An announcement could come as soon as Monday, less than a year after two major health insurance deals fell apart amid antitrust challenges.

The business unit, created last year, leverages data science and extensive third-party data to price small business risk.

The DriveAbility suite of telematics-powered usage-based insurance products will be marketed through a partnership between the two companies.

Analytics, research and consulting services will be folded into its Optum subsidiary.

The deal, expected to close in the third quarter, further supports the company's strategy of growing its tech offerings through M&A.

Buyer says the acquisition offers opportunity to improve claims digitalization.

Anthem says it’s committed to completing the Cigna transaction and evaluating its options after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the merger.

The startup, which makes a big data platform for underwriting, will operate as a stand-alone business unit.

Acquisition of Simply Business equips the insurer with a digital distribution platform to help expand its small business line.