Cigna (CI)

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference

Wednesday May 23rd 2012 02:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 23, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Matt Manders, President of Regional and Operations, will present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2012 in New York, NY.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 02:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 22, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that David Cordani, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 33^rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 6, 2012 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Cigna Breaks Ground on a Garden to Feed Hungry Neighbors

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 22, 2012 - Cigna has broken ground on a vegetable garden to grow healthy food for people in need. The yield from the 20x40 foot plot on the campus of the company’s headquarters will be donated to Foodshare.

Cigna, in Partnership with ChildObesity180, Awards Winners $500,000 in Children's Physical Activity Contest

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 01:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – May 22, 2012 – Cigna and ChildObesity180 today announced 11 winners of a nationwide innovation contest designed to identify and reward the most creative, impactful, and scalable school-based programs and technologies to promote children’s physical activity. With the support of Cigna, the Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP), a ChildObesity180 initiative, launched the competition in February 2012 in a commitment with the Partnership for a Healthier America. First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged participation in the competition with a video message calling for applications.

Cigna and Health4 Form "Pay for Quality" Agreement that Rewards Better Quality, Lower Health Care Costs

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 01:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., and COLUMBUS, Ohio – May 22, 2012 – Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Health⁴  have launched a “pay for quality ” initiative that rewards central Ohio physicians and hospitals for improving health care quality and holding the line on costs. Cigna will share its clinical and claims data with Health⁴ so health care professionals can better identify and address potential gaps in patient care for Cigna customers. Examples of gaps include missed preventive care screenings, skipped tests that help people manage a chronic condition, serious health care problems that, if not addressed, would lead to a hospital readmission, and prescriptions left unfilled.

Cigna's Worksite Vocational Services Program Wins Case in Point Platinum Award for Rehabilitation Case Management

Monday May 21st 2012 01:00:00 AM

Cigna Houston Forum: Healthy Individuals Make Healthy Organizations

Friday May 18th 2012 02:00:00 PM

Houston – May 18, 2012 – Better individual health can unlock an organization’s full potential. That was the theme of a recent forum hosted by health service company Cigna for some 125 Houston-area employers and brokers who met to discuss trends in employee benefits and strategies for employee health and wellness programs.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Sanford Bernstein 28th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Friday May 18th 2012 01:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 18, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that David Cordani, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Sanford Bernstein 28^th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 31, 2012 in New York, NY.

Cigna to Acquire Great American Supplemental Benefits Group

Thursday May 10th 2012 05:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 10, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Cigna will acquire Great American^® Supplemental Benefits Group, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors, and marketers of supplemental health insurance products in the United States. The transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2012 following customary regulatory approval.

Cigna Volunteers at Denver Northeast Academy for Junior Achievement In a Day

Thursday May 10th 2012 04:00:00 PM

Cigna Celebrates Free Summer Programs with Emphasis on Water Safety

Wednesday May 9th 2012 01:00:00 AM

Cigna Wins Bottomline 'Think Green' Award

Tuesday May 8th 2012 01:00:00 AM

CORRECTING and REPLACING Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Health Care Conference

Tuesday May 8th 2012 01:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 08, 2012 - Second graph, first sentence should read: Cigna's presentation is expected to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. EDT. (sted Cigna's presentation is expected to begin at approximately 8:20 a.m. EDT.)

Cigna Recognizes and Supports Moms during Maternal Depression Awareness Month

Monday May 7th 2012 10:45:00 AM

PHILADELPHIA, May 07, 2012 - A mother’s emotional health is as important as her physical health during pregnancy and after delivery. That’s why, during May, Maternal Depression Awareness Month, Cigna (NYSE: CI) is encouraging soon-to-be and new mothers to get screened and understand the symptoms of prenatal and postpartum depression.

Cigna Foundation Awards $20,000 in Student Scholarships

Friday May 4th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 04, 2012 - Cigna presented three scholarships - two for $5,000 and one for $10,000 - to full-time students at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Annual Conference at the Virginia Beach Conference Center. The scholarship recipients excel in leadership and communications and all are pursuing degrees in public administration.

Cigna Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

Thursday May 3rd 2012 07:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 03, 2012 - Reflecting solid contributions to consolidated revenue and earnings from each of its ongoing businesses, Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today reported first quarter 2012 consolidated operating revenues¹ of $6.9 billion, an increase of 27% over the first quarter of 2011. Revenues reflect growth in premium and fees of 36% in Health Care, 24% in International and 8% in Disability and Life, driven by continued growth in our targeted customer segments, as well as the impact of the HealthSpring acquisition. Total revenues increased 25% to $6.8 billion in the first quarter.

Cigna Establishes Customer Referral Program with Achilles International

Tuesday May 1st 2012 12:00:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA, May 01, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Achilles International are joining together in a unique collaboration to give Cigna’s selected long-term disability customers access to Achilles programs, including individual coaching, personal training, a community of support and an opportunity to participate in activities with other Achilles athletes.

Cigna's Regional Vice President, Cerise Johnson, Receives Corporate Person of the Year 2012

Monday April 30th 2012 03:29:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 30, 2012 - Cerise Johnson, Cigna's regional vice president, received the Corporate Person of the Year 2012 at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Metro Atlanta Chapter Annual Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Cigna Receives the 2012 UConn School of Business Outstanding Strategic Partner Award

Friday April 27th 2012 01:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 27, 2012 - Global health service company Cigna will receive the 2012 Outstanding Strategic Partner Award at the University of Connecticut School of Business Hall of Fame Celebration on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Connecticut Convention Center in downtown Hartford.

Cigna Medical Group Recognized as Outstanding Practice for Pediatric Immunizations by the Arizona Partnership for Immunizations

Tuesday April 24th 2012 10:00:00 AM

Cigna Awarded Contract for State of Montana Employee Health Plan

Monday April 23rd 2012 01:00:00 AM

Kim Bimestefer Named President and General Manager for Cigna in the Mountain States of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico

Tuesday April 17th 2012 01:00:00 PM

DENVER, April 17, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named Kim Bimestefer as president and general manager for its Mountain States region including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. In this role, Kim serves as the senior leader for Cigna's operations, competitiveness and growth in the region.

Cigna Launches On-Campus Internship Program At The University Of Connecticut To Recruit Next Generation Of Web And Mobile Developers

Thursday April 12th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 12, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) announced today that it is teaming up with the University of Connecticut to expand its On-campus Developers Internship Program for computer science and engineering students. The initiative gives qualified junior and senior-year college students valuable career experience working directly with Cigna employees to develop web and mobile programming applications. Located at the new Cigna Innovation Lab at the University of Connecticut, the semester-long internship program is designed to identify quality talent for future employment with Cigna as associates in its Technology Early Career Development Program (TECDP).

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Deutsche Bank 37th Annual Health Care Conference

Thursday April 12th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 12, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Matt Manders, President of Regional and Operations, will present at the Deutsche Bank 37^th Annual Health Care Conference on May 8, 2012 in Boston, MA.

Cigna Names Susan Gaca Chief Nursing Officer

Wednesday April 11th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 11, 2012 - Susan Gaca has been named Cigna’s first chief nursing officer (CNO). In this new clinical role, Gaca will serve as an advocate and spokesperson for Cigna's nurses and allied health professionals at key external stakeholder meetings. She will lead more than 2,000 nurses, health educators, case managers and behavioral coaches who every day help customers, including those with acute or chronic conditions, to achieve their optimal health potential.

Cigna and Bon Secours Medical Group Bring Accountable Care to Greater Richmond

Monday April 9th 2012 11:00:00 AM

Cigna Works with Physicians to Bring Accountable Care to 65,000 More Individuals From Maine to Texas

Monday April 9th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 09, 2012 - Cigna has expanded its collaborative accountable care program through 10 new initiatives with physician groups in seven states – Colorado, Maine, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. With the addition of these initiatives, Cigna now has 22 collaborative accountable care programs in 13 states covering more than 270,000 customers and is positioned to reach its goal of 100 initiatives for 1 million customers by 2014. Cigna launched its first collaborative accountable care program in 2008.

Cigna and HealthTexas Provider Network Bring Accountable Care to North Texas

Monday April 9th 2012 01:00:00 AM

Cigna Receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard for 3rd Consecutive Year

Wednesday April 4th 2012 01:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 04, 2012 - For the third consecutive year, global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) has been recognized as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ employer by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. The CEO Cancer Gold Standard recognizes leaders and organizations that are committed to reducing cancer risk among their employees, improving detection and ensuring access to the best available treatment for those who are diagnosed with cancer.

Cigna Employee Leads Company's March for Babies

Tuesday April 3rd 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 03, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) celebrates its 18^th year as a national sponsor of the March of Dimes Walk for Babies with one of its own leading the way. Shalini Wittstruck, a Cigna employee for eight years, along with her husband and son, are the 2012 March of Dimes National Ambassador family.

Cigna Corporation Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings Release Date

Tuesday March 27th 2012 05:02:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 27, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) will release its First Quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, May 3, 2012.

Cigna Foundation Grants $29,000 to American Indian College Fund for Scholarships

Monday March 26th 2012 01:00:00 AM

Cigna and Fairfax Family Practice Centers Bring Accountable Care to Northern Virginia

Friday March 23rd 2012 10:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. & FAIRFAX, Va., March 23, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Fairfax Family Practice Centers, a primary care family medical practice based in Northern Virginia, have launched a collaborative accountable care initiative to expand patient access to health care, improve care coordination, and achieve the “triple aim” of improved health outcomes (quality), lower total medical costs and increased patient satisfaction. Collaborative accountable care is Cigna's approach to accomplishing the same population health goals as accountable care organizations, or ACOs.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Morgan Stanley Managed Care Town Hall

Tuesday March 20th 2012 02:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 20, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Shawn Morris, President of Development and Innovation, and Tom McCarthy, Vice President of Finance, will present at the Morgan Stanley Managed Care Town Hall on March 22, 2012 at the Morgan Stanley Headquarters in New York, NY.

GO YOU Awards Spotlight the Power of the Individual

Monday March 19th 2012 12:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 19, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) is recognizing exemplary people who have harnessed the power of the individual to create or grow nonprofit organizations that contribute to personal, family and community health. The new GO YOU Awards include Cigna Foundation grants of $20,000 to $50,000 to the organizations founded by the award recipients.

Cigna Campaign Encourages 600,000 Customers to Get Colorectal Cancer Screening

Tuesday March 13th 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 13, 2012 - While the American Cancer Society says that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable, it remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the United States and accounts for almost 10 percent of all cancer deaths. This month, nearly 600,000 Cigna (NYSE: CI) customers across the country will receive an important message in the mail as the company rolls out its award-winning Colorectal Cancer Screening Program for the seventh year. The program aims to increase the number of individuals who are screened for colorectal cancer, and also to identify the most effective outreach methods that result in more people getting tested.

Cigna Recognized by National Business Group on Health for Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Friday March 9th 2012 10:15:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 09, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) was honored today by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) with the organization’s annual “Award for Innovation in Reducing Health Care Disparities.” Cigna was recognized for its employee-driven initiative to provide more equitable health care through unique programs targeting diverse populations among its 11 million customers. The award was presented at the NBGH’s Business Health Agenda 2012 conference in Washington, D.C.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference

Friday March 2nd 2012 10:34:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 02, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Matt Manders, President of Regional and Operations, and Herb Fritch, President of HealthSpring, will present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference on March 14, 2012 in Miami, FL.

Cigna Provides Highly Accurate Prices for 200+ Procedures And Health Professional Quality Information to its U.S. Customers

Thursday March 1st 2012 10:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 01, 2012 - Global health services company Cigna (NYSE:CI) today launched a next generation online service that provides accurate prices for more than 200 common medical procedures and quality information on doctors and hospitals to its health plan customers nationwide.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Cowen 32nd Annual Health Care Conference

Tuesday February 28th 2012 10:08:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 28, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that David Cordani, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Cowen 32^nd Annual Health Care Conference on March 6, 2012 in Boston, MA.

Cigna Declares Dividend

Thursday February 23rd 2012 04:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 23, 2012 - On February 22, 2012, the board of directors of Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) declared an annual dividend of $0.04 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 10, 2012, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2012.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Citi 2012 Global Health Care Conference

Thursday February 23rd 2012 11:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 23, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Ralph Nicoletti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Citi 2012 Global Health Care Conference on February 29, 2012 in New York, NY.

Cigna Study Shows Consumer-Driven Health Plans Can Save $9,700 Per Employee Over Five Years

Friday February 17th 2012 01:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 17, 2012 - When American workers engage in health-smart habits offered in consumer-driven health plans (CDHP), they reduced their health risks and lower their total medical costs an average of $9,700 per employee over a five-year period, according to a recent study of health care claims representing 1.1 million Cigna customers in consumer-driven health plans, PPOs and HMOs.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Leerink Swann 2012 Global Healthcare Conference

Friday February 10th 2012 03:00:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 10, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Matt Manders, President of Regional and Operations, will present at the Leerink Swann 2012 Global Healthcare Conference on February 15, 2012 in New York, NY.

Cigna Celebrates a Child's One-Of-A-Kind Smile During National Children's Dental Health Month

Thursday February 9th 2012 09:00:00 AM

PHILADELPHIA, February 09, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE: CI) is encouraging parents to get at the root of childhood tooth decay and be a positive role model for good oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.

Cigna CEO Proud to Join Industry in Fighting Obesity through Nationwide School Program

Tuesday February 7th 2012 09:54:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 07, 2012 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) Chief Executive Officer David Cordani today joined with ChildObesity180 and 12 other health plans to kick off a competition among the nation's schools to identify the best programs that inspire children to be physically active.

Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the 22nd Annual UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

Friday February 3rd 2012 02:27:00 PM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 03, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Ralph Nicoletti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 22^nd Annual UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 8, 2012 in New York, NY.

Cigna Reports Full Year 2011 Results Projects Strong Business Growth for 2012

Thursday February 2nd 2012 06:00:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., February 02, 2012 - Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2011 results that included strong revenue and earnings from each ongoing business, as well as strategic investments that will support continued earnings growth in 2012 and beyond.

Cigna Completes Acquisition of HealthSpring

Tuesday January 31st 2012 08:30:00 AM

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., January 31, 2012 - Cigna today announced it has completed its acquisition of HealthSpring, expanding Cigna's presence in the Seniors and Medicare segments. The acquisition adds more than one million individuals to Cigna's existing 70 million customer relationships.

Cigna's Behavioral Health Care Centers Re-Earn Full Accreditation from The National Committee for Quality Assurance

Thursday January 19th 2012 12:00:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA, January 19, 2012 - When it comes to your health, quality matters. All of Cigna's (NYSE: CI) behavioral health care centers nationwide earned Full Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in December 2011.