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UnitedHealth Group goes Down Under for two million potential new customers

The Minnetonka-based insurer is making moves to beef up its international presence. The potential market with the deal with Australian firm, Nib, includes Americans working in the country and Australians working for American companies.
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The Minnetonka-based insurer is making moves to beef up its international presence. The potential market with the deal with Australian firm, Nib, includes Americans working in the country and Australians working for American companies.

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