Article: Market moves.(WellPoint Inc. acquiring DeCare Dental)(Three companies merging to form Arete Partners L.L.C)(Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquiring Specialty Risk Inc.)

WellPoint acquires DeCare Dental

EAGAN, Minn.-Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. has acquired DeCare Dental, an Eagan, Minn., dental plan administrator that handles 4 million members in 22,000 employer groups.

As a result of the acquisition, WellPoint said it will provide and administer dental benefits to 9 million members, and build on the medical coverage it already provides.

Merger forms Arete broker, consultant

DENVER-Three companies have merged to form Arete Partners L.L.C., a Denver-based boutique insurance brokerage and consulting firm. Arete Human Capital Consulting in Denver; Diversified Insurance Services of Castle Rock, ...

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