Author: Reuters

U.S. insurer Nationwide said on Thursday that it would acquire property and casualty insurer Allstate Corp’s employer stop-loss segment in a $1.25 billion deal, as it seeks to expand its stop-loss insurance offering.Read More

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, Nationwide said in a statement. Ohio-based Nationwide is a diversified insurance and financial services firm that provides a range of products, including auto, business, farm and life insurance, among others. “Acquiring Allstate’s employer stop-loss segment will broaden Nationwide Financial’s portfolio, meeting the needs of small businesses, allowing us to serve more customers,” said Nationwide President John Carter.Read More

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American figure skater Dick Button, a 5-time world champ and 2-time Olympic gold medalist who later became the voice of the sport, has died at the age of 95.Read More