Summary

Alliance had a giant drop in earnings. 

Analysis

 HCC bought Alliance's HMO Re unit a couple of years ago, and there is no fundamental reason anyone should think HMO's are more attractive than the myriad of high deductible health plans options.  In fact, it is not uncommon for HMO's to price more expensively then PPO! -

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