UnitedHealth raises quarterly dividend 30 percent

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Human Resources Manager
Adcole Corporation

UnitedHealth raises quarterly dividend 30 percent

05/25/2011

INDIANAPOLIS—UnitedHealth Group Inc. will raise its quarterly dividend 30 percent as the health insurer and its competitors continue to benefit from strong performances that have left them flush with cash.

The Minnetonka, Minn., insurer said the dividend increase to 16.25 cents from 12.5 cents and a new share buyback program it also announced Wednesday reflect continued growth in both its benefits and services businesses.